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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Freedom Under Attack: H.R. 9495 Threatens Civil...
H.R. 9495, backed by House Republicans, would let President-elect Donald Trump revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed "terrorist-supporting" by the Treasury Department without due process.
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Will Trump Force Fed Workers Back Into Cubicles?
Both Musk and Ramaswamy have voiced concerns about the number of government workers telecommuting. A source familiar with the discussions told CNN that making a five-day workweek mandatory is a top priority.
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Trump's Education Pick Raises Eyebrows and Alarms
President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE and a close ally, as his pick for Education Secretary, sparking widespread concern.
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Georgia Appeals Court Cancels Arguments in Trum...
A Georgia appeals court has canceled oral arguments scheduled for Dec. 5 in the appeal of a ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump.
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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé’s Live Christmas Perfor...
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Palm Springs Approves $5.9 Million Reparations ...
According to the Atlanta Black Star, the Palm Springs City Council unanimously approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed 60 years ago during urban renewal efforts.
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Trump's Cabinet Gets Another Fox Face
In a move that signals a continuation of his close ties with right-leaning media personalities, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox Business host, as his nominee for Transportation Secretary.
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Trump Picks Fossil Fuel CEO for Energy Secretar...
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive with no government experience, to lead the Energy Department, signaling a major push to boost oil and gas.
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#HollywoodLive: Quincy Jones Honored Posthumous...
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#HollywoodLive: Gladiator II Opens This Weekend...
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FCC Chair Pick Carr Poised To Shake Up Free Spe...
Carr, a current FCC commissioner, has pledged to dismantle what he calls the "censorship cartel" and overhaul how broadcast and tech media are regulated.
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Malcolm X’s Daughters File $100 Million Lawsuit...
The daughters of civil rights leader Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, New York Police Department, and other agencies, alleging involvement in his 1965 assassination.
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DOJ Report Uncovers Dangerous Conditions at Ful...
The 16-month investigation found severe overcrowding, broken toilets, rodent and roach infestations, and inadequate access to food and medical care.
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Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby, Civil Rights Pio...
Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby, a trailblazer and civil rights activist, passed away in Greenville, South Carolina, at age 82.
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The Legacy Continues: Daughter of Late Sheila J...
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of the late Sheila Jackson Lee, was sworn in as she fills her mother's legacy in the 118th Congress.
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#HollywoodLive: Denzel Washington Kissed a Boy ...
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Another Shocking Pick: Trump Taps RFK Jr. for H...
Known for his outspoken opposition to vaccines, Kennedy’s selection is expected to ignite intense debate and put pressure on Senate Republicans during the confirmation process.
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Ella Jenkins, Beloved Children’s Music Pioneer,...
Ella Jenkins, the celebrated musician who brought children’s songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” to life, passed away at 100 on Nov. 9.
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A Controversial MAGA Choice: Trump Taps Matt Ga...
Gaetz resigned from Congress yesterday, just ahead of the release of an internal House Ethics Committee report reportedly detailing allegations of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct, and drug use.
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Trump and Biden Begin Transition Talks at the W...
President-elect Donald Trump came with a list of questions on issues like the Middle East and the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
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#HollywoodLive: Two More Icons Gone, Rest in Peace
In this poignant episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart pays tribute to two legendary icons we’ve lost: Judith Jamison and Roy Haynes Jr.
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This Day in History: Supreme Court Strikes Down...
The landmark decision marked a significant victory for the Civil Rights Movement and came as a direct result of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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The Power Handshake: Biden and Trump Meet to Ki...
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at 11:00 a.m., marking the official start of the presidential transfer of power.
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Trump's Cabinet Picks: Will It Be Chaos and Con...
President-elect Donald Trump is rapidly assembling his Cabinet of senior staff for his second term, laying the groundwork for a presidency expected to focus out the gate on tough immigration and major foreign policy shifts.
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#HollywoodLive: Marissa Bode’s Historic Role in...
Marissa, who has been acting since age 8, was left permanently disabled after a car accident at age 11 but never lost her passion for acting.
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