RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Clowns complete with red noses and tutus delivered the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the streets straight to the young patients and their caregivers.

Divorcee struggles to find direction

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- CHS names top of class for 2025

- Cancer connects two friends through common bonds, fight

- Roush serves as page for Moore

- Clinton Red Tornado soccer dominates Elgin

- INSERTS: Atwoods, Homeland

Top students named Monday afternoon for the Clinton High School class of 2025 include, from left, Zachary Hansen, valedictorian; Grace Meacham, valedictorian; Addyson Littke, salutatorian; Cadence Sawatzky, valedictorian; and Presly Evans, valedictorian.

Clinton High School made the announcement Monday afternoon of four valedictorians and one salutatorian to represent the class of 2025.

Lillian Roush and Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore pose for a photo on the floor of the State House of Representatives. CDN | Courtesy photo

Lillian Roush, a junior at Arapaho-Butler High School, paged for House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, from March 3-6 at the State Capitol.

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