AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Biden Gives $2.5 Billion to Ukraine
On Monday, the White House announced an additional $2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine, weeks before President Joe Biden is set to leave office and former President Donald Trump returns.
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#HollywoodLive: 2024 in Review - Scandals, Rede...
As 2024 comes to a close, Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart recaps a year of entertainment, scandal, redemption, and history-making moments.
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Homebuyers Face More Rate Pain
Mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week as the housing market continues to grapple with limited inventory, according to data released last Thursday by Freddie Mac.
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President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, Leaves Lega...
President Jimmy Carter has passed away at 100 years old. The 39th president will be best remembered for his dedication to humanitarian causes, foreign policy initiatives, and energy conservation efforts.
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Trump Floats Canada Statehood Idea on Social Media
President-elect Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state in a Christmas Day social media post, claiming the move would slash Canadian taxes and boost business.
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#OTD: Jazz Legend Cab Calloway Born in 1907
On Dec. 25, 1907, legendary jazz musician and bandleader Cabell “Cab” Calloway was born in Rochester, New York.
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#OTD: Libya Declares Independence from Italian ...
On Dec. 24, 1954, Libya declared its long-sought independence from colonial Italian rule, marking a pivotal turning point in its history.
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#OTD: Celebrating the Birth of Madam C. J. Walk...
On this day, Dec. 23, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, entered the world on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana, to formerly enslaved parents.
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Spending Bill Fails, but GOP Vows To Cut Waste
A clean spending bill failed to pass the House Thursday night following intervention from President-elect Donald Trump.
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Amazon Drivers Strike Just Before the Holidays
Amazon drivers are hitting the picket lines in four states just days before Christmas, but the company insists that your holiday deliveries won't be affected.
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Fani Willis Removed From Trump Election Case
A state of appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants.
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Georgia Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis ...
Georgia's Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Atlanta prosecutor Fani T. Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald J. Trump and his allies.
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Inflation Battle Continues As Fed Cuts Rate
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, while emphasizing continued vigilance over inflation that remains above the central bank's 2% target.
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Trump Rejects Bipartisan Spending Plan, Sparks ...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed Republicans and warned of the harm that may be about to hit Americans as President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a looming government shutdown.
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Trump Allies Eye Cuts to FDIC, Experts Warn of ...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, reports from CNN have emerged that his allies are considering shrinking or even closing the FDIC, sparking widespread concern from financial experts.
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Rayful Edmond, Infamous D.C. "King of Cocaine,"...
Rayful Edmond, who once controlled a third of Washington, D.C.’s cocaine market during the 1980s crack epidemic, died at age 60 in federal custody, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday.
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Trump To Nominate Herschel Walker As U.S. Ambas...
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Herschel Walker, the former football star and controversial 2022 Senate candidate, as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
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#HollywoodLive: Jamie Foxx Tops Netflix Despite...
Jamie Foxx is celebrating a big win as his new Netflix comedy special What Happened Was hits number one on the platform.
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Still No Firm Answers on the Mystery Drones
The White House is responding to mounting public concern over widespread drone sightings across the United States, with officials emphasizing the complex nature of America's aerial landscape.
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Harvard Law Sees Historic Drop in Black Enrollm...
Harvard Law School has reported a dramatic drop in Black student enrollment, with only 19 Black students entering this year's first-year class.
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Trump's Guilty Verdicts Stand: Judge Rejects Im...
A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn his 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records, dismissing his argument that the Supreme Court's immunity ruling protects him.
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Trump Slams Biden's Sale of Border Wall Materials
President-elect Donald Trump is accusing the Biden administration of undermining the upcoming transition of power by selling unused border wall materials at deeply discounted prices through government auction websites.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Broadway De...
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently made her Broadway debut in a special one-night performance of “& Juliet.”
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Horrific School Shooting in Wisconsin Leaves 3 ...
A heartbreaking situation is still unfolding at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, where at least three people have died following a shooting.
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Jamie Foxx Injured in Beverly Hills Birthday Al...
According to the Associated Press, Jamie Foxx required stitches after being struck in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at Mr. Chow, a popular restaurant in Beverly Hills.
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