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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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#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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Kennedy Center Concert Disrupted by Log Cabin R...
Yasmin Williams’ Kennedy Center concert was disrupted by the Log Cabin Republicans, drawing questions about politics and artistic freedom.
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Trump Assassination Trial: Ryan Routh Convicted...
Ryan Wesley Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, then tried to stab himself with a pen in court.
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Fire at Will: Supreme Court Signals Trump Could...
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let Trump remove an FTC commissioner, raising concerns about presidential control over independent agencies.
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Trump Unveils ‘Gold’ and ‘Platinum’ Immigration...
Trump announced new “Gold” and “Platinum” immigration cards, offering visas or tax benefits for multimillion-dollar contributions.
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ABC Brings Back Jimmy Kimmel After Suspension
ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after suspension over Charlie Kirk remarks, sparking a free speech debate with Hollywood’s backing.
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Stars Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Suspe...
Hollywood and Broadway stars join the ACLU in defending Jimmy Kimmel after his ABC suspension, calling it a dark day for free speech.
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Trump Teases Autism ‘Answer’ at Charlie Kirk Me...
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Trump teased what he called a historic announcement linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism and touting a possible therapy.
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NBC: No Left-Wing Links Found in Charlie Kirk K...
NBC reports federal investigators found no evidence tying Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer to left-wing groups, contradicting Trump’s claims.
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Kaepernick Funds Second Autopsy for Trey Reed
Colin Kaepernick’s initiative will cover a second autopsy for Trey Reed, a Mississippi student whose family is challenging the official suicide ruling.
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15B Lawsuit Against Ne...
A Florida federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15B lawsuit against The New York Times, calling the filing improper and politically charged.
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Howard University Shows Students the Path to AI...
Howard University introduces students to AI and robotics, showing how future careers are shaped by technology.
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#OTD: Iota Phi Theta - From Civil Rights Roots ...
Founded in 1963 at Morgan State, Iota Phi Theta grew from activism into one of the largest Black fraternities in the world.
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FCC Carrying Out Trump’s War on Media
President Trump’s FCC is under fire as Chair Brendan Carr pressures networks, leading to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and charges of censorship.
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Whitewashing America’s Wounds at National Parks
The Trump administration has ordered the National Park Service to remove exhibits on slavery and Native history, drawing sharp criticism from historians and civil rights advocates.
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Fed Cuts Rates, Warns of Economic Risks
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point as Jerome Powell warns of slower growth, weak jobs, and inflation risks.
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Kimmel Canceled — Free Speech or Accountability?
ABC has pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing. Critics say it’s about accountability — others call it a free speech crackdown.
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ABC Pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After Charlie Ki...
ABC has pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely after remarks about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk sparked backlash and FCC scrutiny.
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Family Demands Answers in Mississippi Student’s...
The death of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed at Delta State University sparks outrage and questions about racial justice in Mississippi.
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This Day in History: Vanessa Williams Becomes F...
Vanessa Williams made history as the first Black Miss America in 1983 — a trailblazing moment that reshaped pageantry and launched a powerful entertainment career.
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Tuskegee Senior Earns Pilot License After 80 Years
Tuskegee senior Isaiah Hand has earned his private pilot license, marking the first time in nearly 80 years that a student achieved the milestone at the university’s aviation program.
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House Moves to Strip DC of Home Rule
Congress advances bills that would weaken D.C.’s local authority, reigniting debate over home rule and the city’s autonomy.
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Utah Seeks Death Penalty in Charlie Kirk Assass...
Utah prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the assassination of Charlie Kirk and announced plans to seek the death penalty.
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Georgia Supreme Court Removes Willis From Trump...
The Georgia Supreme Court has removed DA Fani Willis from Trump’s election case, citing impropriety tied to her relationship with a special prosecutor.
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