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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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Americans Feel the Squeeze as Inflation Climbs ...
Americans are feeling the squeeze as inflation rises again, driven by higher energy and food costs.
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Vance Departs for Iran Talks as Fragile Ceasefi...
Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for critical talks as a fragile ceasefire in the Iran conflict hangs in the balance.
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Inflation Jumps to 3.3% as Gas Prices Surge Ami...
Inflation climbs to 3.3% as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions push prices higher for Americans.
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#OTD: Babyface Turns 67 — Celebrating an R&B Icon
R&B icon Babyface celebrates his 67th birthday, marking decades of influence as a hitmaker and producer shaping modern music.
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Melania Trump Denies Connection to Jeffrey Epstein
Melania Trump denies any connection to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for hearings for victims.
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Automatic Draft Registration to Begin in Decemb...
Automatic draft registration is set to begin in December 2026 under new changes to the Selective Service System.
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On This Day: Paul Robeson, Icon of Art and Acti...
On this day in 1898, Paul Robeson was born, becoming a global icon of art, activism and resilience.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration Effort to End...
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s attempt to end TPS for Ethiopian nationals.
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Iran Ceasefire Enters Critical Phase as Talks B...
U.S.-Iran talks begin in Islamabad as a fragile ceasefire faces mounting pressure and uncertainty.
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Oil Prices Fall After Ceasefire, But Gas Prices...
Oil prices drop after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Americans are still paying more at the pump.
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U.S., Iran Agree to Ceasefire Ahead of Trump De...
The U.S. and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire just before a looming Trump deadline, but tensions remain.
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NAACP Calls for Trump’s Removal Under 25th Amen...
The NAACP is calling for President Donald Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment, citing concerns over his conduct.
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Gas Prices Top $4 as Iran War Drives Costs Higher
Gas prices surge past $4 a gallon as the war with Iran drives up energy costs across the U.S.
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Vance Says Iran Deal Still Possible Ahead of De...
Vice President JD Vance says a deal with Iran remains possible as a key deadline approaches.
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Trump Warns ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Toni...
Trump warns of catastrophic consequences as he pressures Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a looming deadline.
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#OTD: Billie Holiday Is Born — A Voice That Def...
Billie Holiday’s voice shaped jazz and American music, even as her life was marked by hardship.
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Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Warns of Strikes
Trump extends a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of infrastructure strikes if negotiations fail.
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Dr. Heavenly Kimes Enters Georgia Congressional...
Reality TV star Dr. Heavenly Kimes launches a congressional campaign in Georgia focused on health care and economic issues.
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Matthew Henson Reached the North Pole — History...
Matthew Henson reached the North Pole in 1909, but recognition of his achievement came decades later.
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Trump Signals Escalating Iran Strikes, Raising ...
Trump signals potential Iran strikes on infrastructure, raising legal concerns and escalating global tensions.
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Trump Budget Boosts Defense, Cuts Programs for ...
Trump’s proposed 2027 budget boosts defense spending while targeting programs that support low-income Americans.
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Trump Pushes Record Defense Budget Amid Iran Co...
Trump proposes a record defense budget increase as tensions rise with Iran and concerns grow over cuts to safety-net programs.
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Job Growth Up, But Black Unemployment Still High
Job growth continues, but Black unemployment remains significantly higher, raising concerns about unequal economic recovery.
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MLK Jr.’s Legacy Still Resonates 58 Years After...
A look at how Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy continues to shape conversations around justice, equality and economic rights nearly six decades later.
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AI Could Widen Racial Wealth Gap by Billions
A new report warns artificial intelligence could widen the racial wealth gap without targeted intervention.
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