In a Laughter Fair in México City this week, professional clowns discussed and rejoiced on the secrets that make people laugh. In this Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 photo, straight whiteface clown, Chirrido, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – So many are adapting to working at home and that includes clowns. In particular, medical clowns who usually go to hospitals and visit patients to cheer them up. In this ...

Charles "Chuck" Merkle Jr. of Spring Hill traveled to Delavan, Wis., last weekend to represent the family of his great-uncle, Paul Jung, who was being inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame. Merkle said ...

The Northwest has its share of international aid organizations. Medical Teams International and Mercy Corps provide healthcare and disaster response all over the world. But it’s not just medicine and ...

A funny thing happened on the way to the hospital. No, it really was funny. Earlier this month, a bunch of clowns with big feet, wigs and harlequin clothing recently floated into the Torrance Memorial ...

So, I am in bed, sound asleep this morning. The time is about 4:30am. All of a sudden I am awoken from my slumber by this really loud maniacal evil clown laugh. I was sitting there thinking I was ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — They say laughter is the best medicine. Well, for one therapy clown in West Michigan that saying is no joke. "Hi, my name is Nancy Greiner. I’m also known as Gracie the Clown in ...

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Social media has helped fan the fire of America's clown hysteria, experts say. — -- A creepy clown craze has taken America by storm in recent months, but it’s not the first time a wave of clown ...

You have very likely heard the expression “Laughter is the best medicine.” Well, Lulu the Clown – also known as Louise Carnesale, her given name – believes so strongly in this statement that she has ...