Culture
Woman Denied $8 Million Jackpot By Casino For One Simple Reason
LAS VEGAS — On a sweltering August night in 2016, a routine visit to a bustling casino strip turned into a nightmare for one unlucky…
August 2, 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.
Latest Articles by Ruth Kamau
Culture
Large Crowd At Vigil Left Stunned After Seeing What Was In 10-Year-Old Guest’s Hand
A quiet evening vigil in a small Midwestern town turned into a moment of collective shock on July 22, 2016, when attendees got far more…
July 22, 2016 Culture
Mother Tries To Hurry Daughter Past Homeless Man, Then Her Daughter Notices Something
It was a typical summer day in a bustling American city when a simple walk turned into a moment of unexpected humanity. A mother, rushing…
July 18, 2016 Wellness
Mother Discovers Real Reason Why Son Wouldn’t Open His Eyes (Photos)
A mother in the Midwest faced a terrifying moment back in July 2016 when her young son refused to open his eyes, turning what started…
July 12, 2016 Wellness
Woman Doesn’t Discover Cause Of ‘Mysterious Itch’ Until It’s Too late
OKLAHOMA CITY — Back in July 2016, a local woman's persistent itch turned into a harrowing tale that many health experts warned could have been…
July 10, 2016 Culture
Mother Outraged At Daughter’s ‘Racist’ Birthday Cake (Photo)
A mother in the US was furious back in July 2016 after spotting a racist image on her daughter's birthday cake in a photo shared…
July 10, 2016 Culture
4-Year-Old’s Headstone Removed Because A Single Person Complained (Photos)
SOMEWHERE IN THE U.S. — In a move that left many scratching their heads, a cemetery in [assumed location, e.g., a small town] quietly removed…
July 1, 2016 Crime
Woman Refuses To Help Teen Hit By Car (Photos)
A shocking incident unfolded on a busy street in suburban America on June 30, 2016, when a teenager lay injured after being struck by a…
June 30, 2016 Culture
Bride Has Affair With Dwarf Stripper, Has A Baby
A small town in America — Back in June 2016, a wedding turned into a tabloid nightmare when a bride's secret fling with a dwarf…
June 30, 2016 Culture
Obama: Trump Doesn’t Care About Working People
WASHINGTON — On June 29, 2016, President Barack Obama took a sharp swipe at Donald Trump, calling out the Republican candidate for what he saw…
June 29, 2016