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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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#HollywoodLive: Grammy Weekend Heats Up With St...
As we gear up for the 67th Grammy Awards, the battle for album of the year is heating up between Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, but there’s no clear frontrunner yet!
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The Economy Is Strong but Inflation Is Too
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged this week as officials noted the U.S. economy remains strong while inflation has moved closer to the central bank's target.
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Trump and His Cabinet Blame DEI for Deadly Plan...
The president wasted no time linking the tragedy to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
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#HollywoodLiveExtra: George Wallace and the New...
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Midair Collision Over D.C. Likely Kills 67, Inc...
A horrific midair collision over Washington, D.C. late Wednesday night has presumably left 67 people dead, including U.S. and Russian figure skating champions and three U.S. service members.
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#OTD: Morgan State University Founded in 1867
Established on January 30, 1867, in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan State University is a historically Black institution with a rich history.
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Black History Month 2025...
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Trump Clarifies Ending Federal Work-From-Home
President Donald Trump clarified Wednesday that federal workers must return to their offices by February 6 or face termination, marking a significant shift in federal workplace policy.
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Trump's Federal Buyout Plan Sparks Outrage and ...
After public backlash and union pushback, the Trump administration is moving forward with a sweeping buyout program offering federal workers eight months of pay if they resign by February 6.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Fre...
According to the Associated Press, a federal judge temporarily blocked a sweeping funding pause initiated by the Trump administration to conduct an ideological review of federal programs.
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#HollywoodLive: Grammy Week and Wildfire Relief...
It’s Grammy week in Los Angeles, and despite the wildfires and cancellations, the show will go on.
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What’s on the Chopping Block With Trump’s Feder...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration's sweeping freeze on federal grants and funding, describing it as a move to ensure taxpayer dollars aligned with Trump's new executive orders.
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Deadly Rebel Assault Forces Mass Exodus in East...
At least 14 United Nations peacekeepers were killed and many others wounded when M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, attacked U.N. positions in eastern Congo.
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Trump Administration Freezes Federal Money
A memo from the White House Budget Office demanded a halt to public loans, grants, and aid by 5 p.m. Tuesday, potentially affecting nonprofits, universities, and small businesses.
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#OTR: Rev. Al Sharpton, MLK Day Rally and a Boy...
AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris reports live from the National Action Network MLK Day Rally at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, DC, where founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful address.
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#OTD: Zora Neale Hurston Passes Away in 1960
Known for her vivid storytelling and groundbreaking exploration of Black life and culture, Hurston’s most popular works include “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” “Mules and Men,” and “Dust Tracks on a Road.”
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Air Force Restores Training on Tuskegee Airmen ...
After public outcry and backlash, the Air Force announced it will reinstate its revised basic training class on airmindedness starting Monday.
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Trump Wins Standoff Against Colombia
Colombia has reversed its decision to block U.S. military planes carrying deported immigrants after President Donald Trump threatened severe economic sanctions against the South American nation.
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Air Force Removes Tuskegee Airmen Training Vide...
The Air Force has removed training courses featuring videos of the Tuskegee Airmen to comply with the Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI initiatives.
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Grounded Legacy: Tuskegee Airmen Removed From A...
Training materials featuring the Tuskegee Airmen, trailblazing Black military pilots who shattered barriers during WWII, were abruptly pulled from classrooms.
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Trump Orders Release of MLK Assassination Files
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Court Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban...
U.S. District Judge John Kaufner ruled Thursday that the order, set to take effect February 19, directly violates the 14th amendment, guaranteeing citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. regardless of their parents' immigration status.
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#HollywoodLive: Oscar Snubs & Surprises: Denzel...
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Xavier Breaks Barriers As First HBCU To Launch ...
Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) announced this week it will make collegiate sports history this fall by becoming the first historically Black college or university to establish a varsity co-ed rowing program.
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Jeffries Blasts GOP Budget Plan as 'Contract Ag...
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking aim at the newly unveiled Republican budget plan, calling it an “extreme Contract Against America.”
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