Culture
Mother Approached By Stranger, Then Something Odd Happens
In a bustling suburb outside Chicago on March 20, 2017, a routine errand turned into an unexpected encounter that left people talking for days. A…
March 20, 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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Wife Shares Touching Tribute To Farmer Husband
IOWA — Back in March 2017, a simple social media post from a farmer's wife went viral, pulling at heartstrings across the country. Sarah Johnson,…
March 20, 2017 Culture
Parents Warn Others After Baby Monitor Gets Hacked
In the spring of 2017, a routine night in a suburban home turned into a parent's worst fear when hackers infiltrated a family's baby monitor.…
March 16, 2017 Culture
Woman Wears Nothing But Body Paint In Public (Video)
In early 2017, a bold stunt captured the internet's attention when a woman decided to step out in public wearing nothing but intricately applied body…
March 14, 2017 Culture
Virginia Police Officer Denied Service At Restaurant
VIRGINIA — On a quiet evening in March 2017, a local police officer walked into a suburban restaurant expecting a routine meal, only to find…
March 13, 2017 Culture
Woman Demands Free Candy, Company Responds
In the age of social media, even a simple request for candy can turn into a flashpoint for bigger debates. Back in March 2017, a…
March 13, 2017 Culture
‘One Of The Most Important Discoveries Ever’ Made In Egypt
CAIRO — On March 10, 2017, archaeologists unearthed what many called a stunning find in the sands of Egypt, shaking up the world of ancient…
March 10, 2017 Culture
Congress Passes Space Exploration Act, Targets Mars
WASHINGTON — On March 10, 2017, Congress gave the green light to the NASA Authorization Act, setting aside $19.5 billion for the space agency's work…
March 10, 2017 Culture
Poll: Christians Face More Discrimination Than Muslims
WASHINGTON — On March 10, 2017, a new survey highlighted a surprising shift in how some Americans viewed religious discrimination. White evangelicals, a key group…
March 10, 2017 Culture
Obama Building Wall Around New D.C. Mansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Barack Obama was making headlines this week for plans to erect a wall around his new Kalorama neighborhood mansion, just…
March 9, 2017