Culture
Muslim Man Marries, 8-Year-Old, Does Something Even Worse
In a remote village in Saudi Arabia, a 50-year-old Muslim man made headlines in early February 2017 when he married an 8-year-old girl, a union…
February 8, 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
German Teacher Takes In Migrant, Pays The Price
BERLIN — In February 2017, a German language teacher found herself at the center of a heated debate over migration and personal responsibility when she…
February 8, 2017 Culture
Muslim Spy Ring Linked To Navy SEAL’s Death
WASHINGTON — On February 6, 2017, federal investigators uncovered what appeared to be a tangled web of espionage involving a group of individuals linked to…
February 6, 2017 Wellness
Woman Horrified When Gynecologist Finally Tracks Down Cause Of Her Stomach Pain
A woman in the Midwest spent months dealing with nagging stomach pain that no one could quite pin down, until a routine gynecologist visit turned…
February 4, 2017 Culture
Doctors Issue Warning About One Of America’s Most Popular Foods; If You Eat It, Stop ASAP
Back in February 2017, health experts across the U.S. raised alarms about a staple in many American diets, urging people to think twice before digging…
February 1, 2017 Crime
NRA Plans To Advance Agenda Under Trump
WASHINGTON — Just weeks into Donald Trump's presidency, the National Rifle Association wasted no time outlining an ambitious push to expand gun rights across the…
February 1, 2017 Culture
Neighbor Sees Mom Followed Into Chicken Coop By Multiple Men, Quickly Realizes What’s Going On
RURAL OKLAHOMA — In a quiet corner of the countryside, a routine Sunday afternoon took a dark turn when a neighbor spotted something alarming outside…
January 29, 2017 Wellness
Dentist Looks Into Little Boy’s Mouth, Immediately Realizes What He Had To Drink
A dentist in a bustling suburban clinic had a moment that stopped him in his tracks during what should have been a simple check-up for…
January 27, 2017 Wellness
Health Experts Warn Against These Dangerous Water Bottles
WASHINGTON — Back in January 2017, health experts raised alarms about certain water bottles that could pose serious risks to people's health, urging consumers to…
January 24, 2017 Culture
Cop Does Something Shocking For Homeless Man (Video)
In a bustling American city, a routine police patrol turned into a viral moment when an officer did something utterly unexpected with a homeless man.…
January 18, 2017