CARACAS, Venezuela — A part of Venezuela’s capital is giving dangerous drivers the silent treatment, sending mimes into the streets to do what police alone have not: tame the lawless traffic. About ...

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Bobby Moore warns why you should never take pictures with mimes.

The art of mime has been around in some form for millennia, although when it comes to contemporary depictions in popular culture, mimes seem to be almost universally hated. But they still have ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The next time you're in a lively-spirited debate at 2 a.m. on the streets of Paris, be prepared for a tap on the shoulder and a performance from a ...

SeaWorld Orlando features whales, dolphins, stingrays, penguins, sharks, Clydesdales and more. But the rarest of its animals is the enjoyable, downright lovable mime. Every day, before performances of ...

Could this be the answer to solving traffic woes in U.S. cities like Los Angeles? A part of Venezuela's capital is using the services of about 120 mimes who are giving bad drivers the silent treatment ...

It’s usually associated with circuses and street fairs. But miming is growing in popularity at black churches as a form of spiritual expression. On any given Sunday, the Silent Worshipers, an ...