Throngs of spectators from all corners of the world gather under the big top to marvel at awe-inspiring performances. However, behind these incredible stunts lies a world of extraordinary risks and ...

Eight acrobats who plunged to the floor in a horrific 2014 accident during a circus performance have settled with the ownership and management of the performance arena for $52.5 million. “It’s a great ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Investigators looking into why eight circus acrobats plummeted to the ground during an aerial hair-hanging stunt have found that a clamp snapped, a public safety official said ...