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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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#OTD: Thurgood Marshall Becomes First Black Sup...
Thurgood Marshall made history on Oct. 2, 1967, becoming the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and leaving an enduring civil rights legacy.
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ACA Premiums Could Double Without Subsidy Renewal
ACA premiums could double if Congress does not renew enhanced subsidies, KFF warns, leaving millions facing sticker shock.
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Unions Sue Trump Over Federal Worker Firings
Two major unions sued the Trump administration over threats to permanently fire federal workers during the shutdown.
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U.S. Job Market Sheds 32,000 Jobs in September
ADP reports 32,000 private-sector jobs lost in September, with the Midwest hardest hit and wage growth slowing for job changers.
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#OTD: Remembering Donny Hathaway, Born Oct. 1, ...
On what would have been his birthday, we look back at Donny Hathaway’s music, collaborations, and legacy cut short at age 33.
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Government Shutdown Begins, Trump Vows “Irrever...
The U.S. government has shut down, with 750,000 federal workers facing furloughs and Trump warning of “irreversible” changes.
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UBS Flags Miami and LA at Highest Housing Bubbl...
UBS ranks Miami and Los Angeles among the world’s highest housing bubble risks, while New York and San Francisco show lower exposure.
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Trump Sets Deadline for Gaza Peace Plan
Trump unveiled a Gaza peace plan with Netanyahu, giving Hamas just days to respond as Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza.
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Tuskegee Airman George Hardy Dies at 100
Tuskegee Airman George Hardy, who flew in three wars and later became an educator, has died at 100, leaving behind a legacy of service and resilience.
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Hegseth’s Quantico Speech Sparks Criticism
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Quantico speech targeted generals, women, and DEI programs, with critics likening it to a campaign rally.
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Oregon Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment
Oregon is suing President Trump after he ordered National Guard troops to Portland, sparking debate over federal authority and local control.
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Black Caucus Forum Honors Veterans, Tackles Hea...
The Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust highlighted addiction and health risks among veterans while paying tribute to Rep. Charles Rangel.
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Clock Ticking on Government Shutdown
Congress faces a shutdown deadline as Trump and lawmakers clash over health care and spending.
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Wrongfully Imprisoned 38 Years, Maurice Hasting...
Maurice Hastings, wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years, wins a record $25 million settlement in California after DNA cleared him.
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Assata Shakur, Political Fugitive, Dies at 78
Assata Shakur, convicted in the 1973 killing of a New Jersey state trooper and a fugitive in Cuba for decades, has died at 78.
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Trump Ally Leads Prosecution of James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment over 2020 Senate testimony, with Trump’s former lawyer now leading the case.
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Poll Finds 75% of Americans Say U.S. on Wrong T...
A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction, with sharp shifts among Republican voters.
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Trump vs. the Fed
Trump’s fight with the Fed could redefine U.S. economic policy and global credibility.
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Oklahoma Senator Proposes Charlie Kirk Statues ...
Oklahoma Sen. Shane Jett filed bills to honor Charlie Kirk with memorial plazas, statues, and a statewide “Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.”
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#OTD in 1861: Union Navy Opens Ranks to African...
On this day in 1861, the Union Navy opened its ranks to African Americans, a milestone in both the Civil War and the fight for freedom.
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Shutdown Looming: Budget Office Orders Agencies...
The Budget Office told agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress doesn’t act, drawing rebukes from Democrats including Hakeem Jeffries, who blasted the move on X.
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Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves One Dead, T...
A sniper opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility, killing one and wounding two. Officials call it a targeted attack amid rising tensions over immigration policy.
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CBCF Veterans Braintrust to Address PTSD, Honor...
The CBCF’s Veterans Braintrust will tackle PTSD, civilian transition, and honor Rep. Charles Rangel at the Annual Legislative Conference.
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Ebony McMorris' Viral Ex...
Ebony McMorris talks with Sunni about her viral exchange when President Donald Trump called her "obnoxious."
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CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Opens in Was...
The CBCF’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference brings thousands to Washington to tackle pressing issues from voting rights to economic opportunity.
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