AURN News
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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60 Years Later: What’s Left of the Voting Right...
Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act, courts are reconsidering whether everyday Americans can sue to defend their right to vote.
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Southern University Launches WSUB ‘The Bluff’ R...
Southern University launches WSUB “The Bluff” on 106.1 FM, providing students a hands-on radio experience and celebrating Baton Rouge’s music scene.
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House Subpoenas Clintons, DOJ in Epstein Invest...
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Clintons, DOJ, and former attorneys general over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, seeking unredacted files and depositions.
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U.S. Household Debt Surges to $18.39T in Q2 2025
U.S. household debt surged to $18.39 trillion in Q2 2025, nearing record highs and increasing financial pressure on working families.
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U.S. to Deport Immigrants to Rwanda in Trump Ad...
The Trump administration strikes a deal with Rwanda to deport up to 250 immigrants, continuing its policy of offshoring U.S. migrants to foreign nations.
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Judge Denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs $50M Bond Request
A federal judge denies Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $50M bond request, ordering he remain jailed until sentencing on prostitution-related charges.
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Texas Democrats Use Social Media to Fight Gerry...
Texas Democratic lawmakers are taking to social media to fight GOP-backed redistricting efforts as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens their removal from office.
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California Bill Could Lay Groundwork for Repara...
A proposed California law would require tracking Black lineage in public workforce data, a move advocates say is key to future reparations.
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Texas Democrats Flee Over Redistricting as Abbo...
More than 50 Texas Democrats fled the state over Trump-backed redistricting maps as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens legal action to remove them from office.
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Barack Obama Turns 64: Reflecting on a Historic...
Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. president and the first Black leader of the nation, turns 64 as his presidency and legacy continue to inspire.
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Job Growth Slows Amid Trump’s Trade Wars
U.S. job growth slowed sharply in July as Trump’s trade policies and tariffs weigh on the economy, raising concerns among economists and investors.
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Black Unemployment Rises Amid Trump’s DEI Rollback
Black unemployment has climbed to its highest level this year as federal DEI programs are rolled back, raising concerns about widening job market disparities.
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ESPN Splits With Shannon Sharpe After Lawsuit S...
ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following his settlement of a civil rape lawsuit. Sharpe denies the allegation and says he’s “at peace.”
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Judges Question Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
Judges challenge President Donald Trump’s unprecedented use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on nearly every country — a legal fight now likely headed to the Supreme Court.
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Trump’s Clash With Fed Could Impact Your Wallet
President Donald Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlight tensions over interest rates, inflation, and tariffs.
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Kamala Harris Won’t Run for Governor, Eyes 2028
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed she will not run for California governor, focusing on national political efforts and keeping her 2028 options open.
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Kamala Harris Rules Out 2026 California Governo...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026, leaving the door open for a 2028 presidential bid.
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New Food Tariffs Could Spike Grocery Prices
AURN News explains how new tariffs on food imports from more than 80 countries could soon make your grocery bill climb even higher.
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Senate Confirms Trump-Appointed Judge Emil Bove
Emil Bove, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, secures a lifetime federal judgeship despite allegations of misconduct and DOJ turmoil.
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#OTD: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Makes History in ...
Adam Clayton Powell Jr.’s historic 1944 election to Congress broke barriers and advanced civil rights in American politics.
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Chris Koerner Inspires New Wave of Entrepreneurs
Chris Koerner’s scrappy, practical advice is helping millions of people launch businesses without MBAs or big investments.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Makes Country Music H...
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour has become the highest-grossing country tour ever, surpassing $400M and breaking multiple music industry records.
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Voters Sour on Democrats in Latest WSJ Poll
WSJ poll shows record-high unfavorable views of Democrats as voter confidence in both parties remains low.
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FEMA Denies Maryland Flood Aid as West Virginia...
Gov. Wes Moore says FEMA’s refusal of $90M in Maryland flood aid is “a political decision,” while neighboring West Virginia receives millions.
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Trump Threatens Sanctions as Gaza Starvation De...
Trump threatens sanctions against Russia during a golf meeting with UK PM Starmer while Gaza faces deadly starvation.
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