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SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Goodbye to death-defying feats — daring young men (and women) on the flying trapeze, whip-wielding lion tamers, human cannonballs. Goodbye to the scent of peanuts and popcorn, the thrill of three rings, circus music.

The "Greatest Show on Earth" is moving on without the inclusion of one of the show's iconic symbols.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After years of pressure, SeaWorld made the surprise announcement that it no longer breeds killer whales in captivity and will soon stop making them leap from their pools or splash audiences on command.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — One of eight circus acrobats who plunged about 20 feet to the ground during a hair-hanging act witnessed by thousands says she'll perform the stunt again.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A spokesman says eight acrobats fell from a platform at a circus in Rhode Island while one dancer was injured on the floor below.

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