Crime
Newborn Found With Rodent Bites, Parents Arrested
In a heartbreaking case that shook a quiet community in 2017, authorities uncovered a newborn baby left in appalling conditions, leading to the arrest of…
May 18, 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
Report: Partisan Bias To Give GOP More Congress Seats
WASHINGTON — A new report dropped last week claiming that partisan bias in how congressional districts are drawn skewed at least 16 seats in the…
May 16, 2017 Crime
Sam’s Club Worker Allegedly Steals Hundreds From Store
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a case that raised eyebrows at a local retail giant, a Sam’s Club employee was accused of pocketing hundreds of dollars…
May 11, 2017 Politics
Obama’s Italy Trip Costs Shocking Amount (Photos)
ROME — In May 2017, former President Barack Obama's trip to Italy sparked outrage when details emerged about its hefty price tag, leaving many taxpayers…
May 10, 2017 Culture
Oregon Teen’s Senior Photos Go Viral After Unexpected Photobomber Appears in Background
Back in May 2017, a set of senior photos from a high school student in the Midwest grabbed everyone's attention when they exploded across social…
May 8, 2017 Crime
Teen Says She Was Attacked After Asking For Directions
A US CITY — On May 5, 2017, a troubling incident unfolded that left a community shaken and raised questions about trust and vulnerability. A…
May 5, 2017 Crime
Woman Disciplines Sons For Crime, Goes To Jail (Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a case that stirred up plenty of debate about parenting and the line between discipline and abuse, a local mother found…
May 5, 2017 Culture
Escort Impregnates Woman, She Makes Shocking Demand
In a twist that could only come from the stranger corners of modern life, a routine arrangement between a woman and an escort took a…
May 3, 2017 Culture
Woman Convicted For Laughing At Sessions’ Confirmation
WASHINGTON — In a case that highlighted tensions around free speech and political protest, a 61-year-old woman was found guilty on Wednesday of disrupting Congress…
May 3, 2017 Culture
Parents Coach Daughter Through Fist Fight On Video
OKLAHOMA CITY — Back in early May 2017, a disturbing video went viral that had people across the country shaking their heads. It showed a…
May 2, 2017