Politics
Michelle Obama Tells Crowd She Was Sex Symbol, Gets Shocking Response
WASHINGTON — Back in July 2017, former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised a crowd with a candid moment that quickly went viral. During a speech…
July 22, 2017
Ruth Kamau
Ruth Kamau is a senior reporter at AmericaNow covering culture, health, and human interest stories. She brings a keen eye for underreported issues affecting communities across America, with a focus on stories that inspire, inform, and spark conversation.
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Culture
Defense Says Rapist Didn’t Understand Country’s Culture
A U.S. COURTROOM — In a case that sparked outrage across social media, a lawyer for a man convicted of rape argued last week that…
July 20, 2017 Culture
Grandfather Meets Grandson For First Time (Video)
SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA — On a warm July day in 2017, a grandfather's birthday turned into a celebration of a different kind when he welcomed…
July 18, 2017 Culture
Banana Sends 8-Year-Old To Hospital (Photos)
In the summer of 2017, a routine snack turned into a parent's worst nightmare when a mother in suburban Ohio noticed something alarming in her…
July 17, 2017 Culture
Tiffany Trump And Marla Maples On Yacht (Photos)
NEW YORK — On a sun-drenched day in mid-July 2017, Tiffany Trump and her mother, Marla Maples, turned heads when they were spotted relaxing aboard…
July 17, 2017 Culture
Snake Flashes Fangs After Being Decapitated (Video)
TEXAS — On a sweltering summer day in July 2017, a quick-thinking young girl turned a scary encounter with a venomous snake into a story…
July 16, 2017 Crime
Asylum Seeker On Trial For Raping Pregnant Woman
PHOENIX — On a sweltering day in July 2017, a courtroom here became the focus of a disturbing case that highlighted tensions around immigration and…
July 14, 2017 Culture
State Trooper Praised For Calming Autistic Boy
In the heart of a quiet American suburb, a routine traffic stop turned into a moment of quiet heroism on July 13, 2017. A state…
July 13, 2017 Crime
Schizophrenic Man Kills Son In ‘Name Of Allah’ (Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY — On a sweltering July day in 2017, a tragic scene unfolded when a 42-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia fatally stabbed…
July 13, 2017 Culture
Muslim Police Officer Allegedly Fired Over His Religion
WASHINGTON — In the summer of 2017, a Muslim police officer in a Midwestern city found himself out of a job, and he didn't hesitate…
July 12, 2017