Climate change has threatened large populations of animal species and its effects may be irreversible if positive environmental changes aren't made. However, is something far more sinister than a warmer winter to blame for the declining clown profession?
Several key qualifying events are ongoing this weekend to determine the last spots on the US Olympic team. Meanwhile, the political side of the Olympics is generating as much interest as the sports. US delegate Brian Boitano's announcement that he is gay makes waves in light of Russia's harsh anti-homosexual laws.