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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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Biden Reflects on Foreign Policy Legacy As Trum...
With less than a week left in office, President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech at the State Department, defending his foreign policy record.
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What Did Trump and Obama Talk About at the Cart...
President-elect Donald Trump addressed public interest in his interaction with former President Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral, characterizing their exchange as friendly despite their political differences.
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Biden To Address Federal Response As L.A. Wildf...
President Joe Biden convened senior officials today for a briefing on the federal response to the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
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#HollywoodLive: The Game Offers Wildfire Relief...
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Need Help for Your Small Business?
The Biden administration is touting record-breaking numbers in small business growth and federal contract awards as it prepares for the transition of power.
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Charles Person, Youngest Original Freedom Rider...
Charles Person, the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders who traveled from Washington to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1961 to challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals, died on Wednesday, January 8.
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Trump Sentenced in New York Hush Money Case
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in the New York hush-money case, marking the first time a convicted felon will take the oath of office as president.
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#OTD: Southern Christian Leadership Conference ...
Emerging from the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which began in 1955, this pivotal organization was created by Southern civil rights leaders to coordinate efforts to end racial segregation and inequality in the South.
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#HollywoodLive: Apocalyptic Wildfires
Tanya reflects on the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles County. Drawing from her experience covering military coups and wars, she describes the unparalleled destruction in neighborhoods like historic Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, which have been nearly wiped off the map.
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Young Adults Plan to Head Back to School in 2025
More than half of young adults are considering returning to college, with job market opportunities serving as a primary motivator, according to new data released by study.com.
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#HollywoodLive: Zendaya & Tom Holland Are Engag...
In this episode of Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart, love and heartbreak take center stage in Hollywood. Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially engaged!
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CFPB Rule To Erase $49 Billion in Medical Debt ...
According to a White House press release, a new final rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will remove $49 billion in unpaid medical debt from credit reports, improving the financial standing of 15 million Americans.
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Trump’s Bold Plans and C...
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: $49 Billion in Medical D...
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule To R...
In a historic move, the Biden-Harris administration has finalized a groundbreaking rule that will eliminate $49 billion in medical debt from Americans’ credit reports.
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Economic Growth Solid But Uncertainty Looms
The Fed reported continued solid economic expansion in 2024, despite some easing in labor market conditions, according to minutes from the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
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Closing the Carter Chapter: Farewell to an Era
Today, the nation pauses to honor the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States.
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Trump Floats Annexing Canada, Revisits Greenlan...
In his first press conference of 2025, held at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time making bold claims and controversial proposals.
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McDonald's Scales Back Diversity Initiatives Af...
According to the Associated Press, McDonald’s is scaling back some of its diversity initiatives following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions.
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Trump To Reverse Biden Drilling Ban
President-elect Donald Trump pledged Tuesday to immediately reverse President Joe Biden's recent executive action banning new oil and gas drilling leases across vast sections of U.S. ocean waters.
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Rudy Giuliani Held in Contempt for Failing To S...
A federal judge held former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani in contempt of court on Monday for failing to cooperate in handing over $11 million of his personal assets to Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
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#HollywoodLive: Viola Davis Rendered Everyone S...
The 2025 Golden Globes kicked off awards season with unforgettable moments and surprises!
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Jimmy Carter’s Journey to Washington: Honoring ...
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will be transferred to Washington, D.C., today for the next phase of his state funeral, marking a solemn tribute to the nation's 39th president.
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Bidens Travel to New Orleans; Mourn Victims of ...
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were in New Orleans Monday, joining a community in mourning after the tragic New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street when a U.S. Army veteran drove a truck into revelers in the French Quarter, killing 14 and injuring dozens of others.
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Harris To Certify Trump's Win; Security Tighten...
Today, four years after the Capitol was overrun, Congress is certifying Donald Trump's reelection under tightened rules and heightened security.
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