Crime
Man Who Raped Daughter Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail
BOISE, Idaho — In a case that sparked widespread outrage, a 41-year-old man was sentenced to just 60 days in jail for raping his own…
March 7, 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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Politics
Twin 3-Year-Old Boys Drown In Washing Machine
In a heartbreaking incident that captured global attention, twin 3-year-old boys lost their lives in what authorities described as a freak accident involving a washing…
March 2, 2017 Culture
Grocery Store Puts Up ‘Super Hero Parking’ Sign (Photos)
In a quiet suburb somewhere in the Midwest, a local grocery store decided to spice up its parking lot back in early March 2017, turning…
March 1, 2017 Culture
Sen. Sanders, Donald Glover To Join Nissan Plant March
JACKSON, Mississippi — On March 1, 2017, former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders showed up to stand with auto workers rallying against poor working conditions at…
March 1, 2017 Culture
Judge Responds To Man’s Request For Sharia Law
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a case that stirred up familiar debates about religion and the courts, a local judge firmly shut down a man's bid…
February 28, 2017 Culture
Woman Laughs In Court During Sentencing, Faces Consequences
In a flash of unexpected drama that rippled through a packed courtroom, a woman's ill-timed laugh during her own sentencing turned a bad day into…
February 27, 2017 Culture
Neighbors Finally Figure Out Why Woman Was Putting Irish Spring Soap In Her Yard
A small town in the Midwest — let's call it Anytown, USA, since these kinds of stories pop up everywhere — was buzzing with curiosity…
February 20, 2017 Culture
Teen Quits Job After Invasive Search By Employer
In a small town in the Midwest, a teenage employee made headlines back in February 2017 when she walked out on her job over what…
February 16, 2017 Crime
Muslim Migrant Rapes Girl, Then She Finds Out His Secret
A shocking case of sexual assault unfolded in a small European town in early 2017, drawing international attention to issues of migration and crime. On…
February 13, 2017 Culture
Obama, Richard Branson ‘Bromance’ Fuels Speculation (Photos)
WASHINGTON — Back in early 2017, the world was still adjusting to life after Barack Obama's presidency, and one unlikely friendship grabbed headlines for all…
February 9, 2017