Culture
Labrador Swims With Dolphin Friend Every Day (Video)
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE US COAST — Back in June 2017, a heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship captured the internet's attention, proving that bonds can form…
June 5, 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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Crime
18-Year-Old Accused Of Strangling 7-Year-Old Sister
On a quiet street in suburban America, tragedy struck when an 18-year-old faced charges for the unthinkable: strangling his 7-year-old sister. The incident, which unfolded…
June 2, 2017 Politics
Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings Criticized For Trump Comment (Photos)
WASHINGTON — Back in June 2017, Ken Jennings, the quiz show legend from Jeopardy!, found himself in the middle of a political dustup after he…
June 2, 2017 Crime
Teen Dies Weighing 56 Pounds, Parents Arrested
In a quiet suburb outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, tragedy struck on June 2, 2017, when a 16-year-old girl was found dead in her family home, weighing…
June 2, 2017 Culture
Online Shopping Trends: How Americans Are Changing the Way They Buy
In the summer of 2017, as Americans geared up for back-to-school shopping and holiday prep, the retail world was already showing cracks in its foundation.…
June 1, 2017 Culture
Girl Beats Boy At School In Shocking Viral Clip (Video)
A viral video from a high school hallway in 2017 captured a startling moment that spread like wildfire across social media. On June 1, that…
June 1, 2017 Culture
Woman Shares Touching Story About Foster Child
In the quiet corners of social media, a woman's heartfelt tale from June 1, 2017, spread like wildfire and left people talking for days. That…
June 1, 2017 Culture
Garcetti Warns Of Possible Riots From ICE Raids
OAKLAND — In the spring of 2017, as tensions over immigration policy simmered across the country, Oakland's Mayor Libby Schaaf made headlines with a stark…
May 30, 2017 Wellness
Employee Reveals Where Wendy’s Gets Meat For Chili (Photo)
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Back in May 2017, a Wendy's employee stirred up a fuss by spilling the beans on where the chain sourced its famous…
May 25, 2017 Culture
Toddler Hits Neighbor’s Car Door, Response Goes Viral (Photo)
In a quiet suburban neighborhood last May, a simple mishap involving a toddler and a car door turned into an unexpected internet sensation. The trouble…
May 19, 2017