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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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Grocery Bill Shock: February Inflation Numbers ...
Inflation in the United States edged higher in February, as many Americans continue to experience sticker shock at grocery stores, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Trump's Education Department Purge Sparks Lawsu...
Twenty-one Democratic attorneys general have sued the administration, calling its mass layoffs of 1,300 employees an illegal move that would cripple the nation’s education system.
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CBCF Launches Executive Order Tracker to Protec...
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has unveiled a new executive order tracker, a powerful tool designed to help Black communities stay informed and engaged as policy shifts under the Trump administration.
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President Threatens EU With 200 Percent Tariffs
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200 percent tariffs on European wine imports in response to what he described as a 50 percent European Union tariff on whisky.
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#HollywoodLive: Ving Rhames Packs a Punch in 'U...
Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman star in Uppercut, a gripping drama about a determined female boxer breaking barriers in the sport and redefining what it means to be a woman today.
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Tariff Tensions Threaten Booze
Today, trade tensions are rising as President Donald Trump threatens a jaw-dropping 200 percent tariff on European alcoholic beverages.
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This Day in History: Atlanta Daily World Become...
Founded by William A. Scott II in August 1928 as a semi-weekly publication, it quickly grew into a vital platform for Black communities.
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Education Department Cuts Workforce by Half as ...
According to CNN, the U.S. Education Department announced Tuesday that it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce as part of President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate the agency entirely.
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GOP’s Stopgap Bill: A ‘Quick Fix’ or a Dangerou...
The bill would extend government funding at 2024 levels through the end of the fiscal year, forcing cuts to crucial services and programs that affect everyday Americans.
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Have Scammers Already Tried This Top Fraud Tact...
The percentage of Americans losing money to fraud rose significantly in 2024, with total losses reaching $12.5 billion, up 25 percent from the previous year, according to new data from the FTC.
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#HollywoodLive: Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Ba...
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are putting on a united front after Will’s steamy onstage moment with Spanish singer India Martínez at an awards show last month.
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Fly Southwest? Be Prepared to Pay Up
Southwest Airlines is continuing to move away from long-standing customer-friendly policies with a series of new changes that include ending its free checked baggage benefit for most passengers.
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Trump's Tariff Threats Stir Trade Tensions With...
President Donald Trump has stirred up more trade tension with Canada by announcing a 50 percent tariff increase on steel and aluminum imports.
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#OTD: “A Raisin in the Sun” Debuts on Broadway ...
On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine Hansberry.
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Trump Admin Cracks Down on Universities, Threat...
The Trump administration is launching a sweeping investigation into 60 institutions over alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination.
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#HollywoodLive: Michelle Obama’s New Podcast an...
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Wall Street Tanks As Trump's Trade Chaos Sparks...
The stock market plunged Monday, sending shockwaves through Wall Street as fears of a recession take center stage.
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Trump Makes Bold Economic Promises Amid Ongoing...
The president's economic agenda has been complicated by uncertainty surrounding his tariff policies, which have faced repeated delays, changes and possible reversals.
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Native American Tribes Sue Trump Administration...
According to The New York Times, Native American tribes and students are suing the Trump administration over layoffs at federally run Native schools, claiming the cuts have severely harmed education quality.
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Shutdown Showdown: House GOP Pushes Spending Bi...
The government is one week away from a shutdown, and House Republicans are playing hardball.
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#HollywoodLive: Adrien Brody’s Oscar Win and Ha...
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Democrats Join With Republicans to Censure Rep....
House Republicans, along with 10 Democrats, joined together on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for protesting during President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
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Trump's Speech Draws 69% Positive Reaction
A new poll conducted by CNN shows that 69% of those surveyed had a positive reaction to President Donald Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
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Trump Administration to Cut 80,000 VA Jobs, Rai...
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to slash 80,000 jobs, rolling back staffing to pre-2020 levels in search of greater efficiency.
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#HollywoodLive: Oscars 2025 – Record-Breaking V...
The 97th Academy Awards drew an estimated 19.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched Oscars in five years and the biggest primetime entertainment show of 2025 so far.
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