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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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Smokey Robinson Countersues Over Rape Allegations
Motown legend Smokey Robinson sues four former housekeepers for defamation after they accused him of rape. A criminal probe is ongoing.
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Tariff Whiplash: Markets React to Trump’s China...
President Trump’s comments on China and a tug-of-war in the courts over tariffs send markets sliding and investors scrambling.
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April 2025 Sees Sharp Decline in Pending Home S...
High mortgage rates and prices contribute to a 6.3% drop in pending home sales in April 2025, affecting buyers nationwide.
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Pastor Jamal Bryant Targets Dollar General in D...
Following a boycott of Target, Pastor Jamal Bryant initiates an electronic protest against Dollar General for reducing diversity efforts.
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Trump’s Economy Under Pressure: Real Wages Down...
As inflation climbs and real earnings fall, new data from LISEP challenges the Trump administration’s economic narrative.
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Federal Court Overrules Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
Judges declare Trump’s tariffs unlawful under IEEPA, rejecting efforts to sidestep Congress and target fentanyl imports.
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Trump’s Controversial Pardons Questioned for Fa...
President Trump’s wave of pardons includes political supporters and donors, raising concerns over clemency misuse.
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#OTD: Tom Bradley Makes History as L.A.’s First...
On this day in 1973, Tom Bradley was elected mayor of Los Angeles, setting a historic precedent and reshaping California politics.
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Musk’s DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Systems
A judge has cleared Elon Musk’s DOGE to tap Treasury systems after new training safeguards addressed privacy concerns.
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U.S. Millionaire Growth Surges
A new report confirms the U.S. leads global wealth rankings, with rapid millionaire growth in cities from New York to Scottsdale.
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#OTD: Remembering Educator and Icon Betty Shabazz
Born in 1934, Betty Shabazz became a champion for education and civil rights after the tragic loss of her husband, Malcolm X.
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Visa Blackout: Social Media and Immigration
The State Department halts new student visa interviews while expanding social media scrutiny—raising new questions about digital footprints and access.
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Trump Administration Seeks to Bypass Migrant Du...
A Boston judge’s ruling grants deported migrants a hearing — the Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to overrule it.
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Poll: Most Americans Want AI Development Slowed
A new survey shows a strong majority of Americans are calling for a slower, more careful approach to building AI tools.
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Remembering Charles Rangel: Harlem Powerhouse a...
From battlefield hero to Capitol Hill giant, Charles Rangel shaped American policy and Black political power over five decades.
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Charles Rangel Remembered as Harlem Power Broke...
A look back at Charles Rangel’s legacy—from the battlefield to the House floor—and how he helped shape Black political power.
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Charleston’s 1865 Tribute: Memorial Day’s True ...
Discover how a forgotten 1865 tribute by freed Black Americans in Charleston is now recognized as Memorial Day’s origin.
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Remembering the Cost of Freedom on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of more than 1.3 million U.S. service members and recommit to defending the democracy they died for.
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Trump Shifts Tone on Biden: From Sympathy to Ac...
Trump goes from wishing Biden well to accusing him of treason and enabling open borders.
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Pentagon Targets DEI Titles in Military Libraries
The Pentagon orders military libraries to review and potentially remove DEI-related books.
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Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Sweeping Layoffs Plan
A federal judge blocks Trump’s sweeping layoffs targeting 22 federal agencies.
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Harvard’s Foreign Student Ban Sparks National O...
A federal judge blocks Trump’s sweeping layoffs targeting 22 federal agencies.
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Trump Targets Education Department for Closure
President Trump moves to shut down the Education Department, citing state control and inefficiencies in federal oversight.
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DOJ Investigates Chicago for Alleged Race-Based...
The Justice Department is investigating whether Chicago’s hiring under Mayor Johnson favors Black candidates.
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Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Slammed by Cri...
A sweeping new bill backed by President Trump includes tax cuts, border funding, and harsh benefit rollbacks.
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