Culture
Group To Build ‘Tiny Homes’ Community For Homeless Veterans
In a quiet corner of Austin, Texas, back in September 2016, a group of volunteers and local nonprofits rolled up their sleeves to tackle one…
September 21, 2016
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
Police Officers Called To School After 9-Year-Old Says The Word ‘Brownies’
In a quiet school hallway on September 20, 2016, what started as a innocent comment from a 9-year-old turned into a flashpoint that drew police…
September 20, 2016 Culture
Girl, 16, Found Dead In Starbucks Bathroom, Then Customers See What’s Beside Her Body
On a quiet Friday afternoon in September 2016, what started as a routine stop at a suburban Starbucks turned into a heartbreaking scene that rattled…
September 16, 2016 Culture
The U.S. Government Wants To Kill 45,000 Wild Horses
WASHINGTON — Back in September 2016, the US government stirred up a storm of controversy when it floated a plan to kill off as many…
September 14, 2016 Crime
Man Responsible For Worst And Saddest Case Of Child Abuse In 30 Years
OKLAHOMA CITY — On a grim day in September 2016, authorities arrested a man whose actions would come to define one of the most harrowing…
September 12, 2016 Culture
Sign In Front Of A Local Coffee Shop Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons (Photo)
A local coffee shop's quirky sign turned into an internet sensation last September, drawing laughs and shares from across the country. It all started when…
September 8, 2016 Culture
Mom And Daughter Spend Over $86,000 On Plastic Surgery, End Up Looking Like This (Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY — Back in 2016, a mother-daughter duo made headlines for pouring more than $86,000 into plastic surgery, all in pursuit of a picture-perfect…
September 4, 2016 Culture
Man’s Unexpected Facebook Post About His 75-Year-Old Neighbor Goes Viral (Photos)
In the heart of suburban America, a simple Facebook post turned into a social media sensation back in September 2016, reminding folks how kindness can…
September 4, 2016 Culture
Homeschooler Allegedly Kicked Out Of Prom Because Perverted Dads Were Checking Her Out
In a small Midwestern town on September 2, 2016, what should have been a night of dancing and fun for high schoolers turned into a…
September 2, 2016 Culture
Manager At Domino’s Learns Employee Has Been Buying Meals For Cops, Confronts Her (Video)
Back in August 2016, at a Domino's pizza joint in a Midwestern suburb, a routine shift turned into an unexpected showdown over kindness and company…
August 31, 2016