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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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President Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Fr...
President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients, including actor Denzel Washington, basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and posthumously, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
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Speaker Johnson Squeaks Through a Tense Vote an...
In a razor-thin victory, Mike Johnson was reelected as Speaker of the House with a 218-215 vote.
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Cancer From One Alcoholic Drink a Day?
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory citing the connection between alcohol and cancer. He is also calling for warnings to be updated with the risk added to alcoholic beverages.
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#HollywoodLive: Denzel Washington Becomes a Min...
Happy New Year! In this episode of Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart, we kick off 2025 with inspiring stories of personal growth and transformation.
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CBC Holds Historic Swearing-In
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) just swore in its new members for the 119th session of Congress. Governor Wes Moore, only the third African American elected U.S. governor, ran down why this session is the most historic.
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Rep. Bennie Thompson Honored With Presidential ...
Longtime Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., was honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden during a White House ceremony on Thursday.
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FBI Updates on NOLA Terrorist Attack; 14 Dead I...
"All the resources of the FBI are being focused on tracking down every piece of evidence, every lead, every interview."
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These Are the Best On-Time Airlines
Delta Airlines clinched the top spot for punctuality among North American carriers for the fourth consecutive year, according to Cirium's 2024 on-time performance report.
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Trump Blasts Biden After Deadly Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump criticized outgoing President Joe Biden's border policies following two separate violent incidents on New Year's Day that left multiple casualties in New Orleans and the suspect dead in Las Vegas.
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Death Toll Increases in New Orleans Terrorist A...
FBI are continuing their investigation into a terrorist attack in New Orleans that left 15 dead and dozens of others wounded in the early hours of New Year's Day as people celebrated on Bourbon Street.
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Holiday Debt Nightmare Stresses Americans
Americans took on more holiday debt in 2024 than last year, with consumers averaging $1,181 in new debt, according to a new Lending Tree survey.
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Biden Gives $2.5 Billion to Ukraine
On Monday, the White House announced an additional $2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine, weeks before President Joe Biden is set to leave office and former President Donald Trump returns.
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#HollywoodLive: 2024 in Review - Scandals, Rede...
As 2024 comes to a close, Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart recaps a year of entertainment, scandal, redemption, and history-making moments.
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Homebuyers Face More Rate Pain
Mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week as the housing market continues to grapple with limited inventory, according to data released last Thursday by Freddie Mac.
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President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, Leaves Lega...
President Jimmy Carter has passed away at 100 years old. The 39th president will be best remembered for his dedication to humanitarian causes, foreign policy initiatives, and energy conservation efforts.
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Trump Floats Canada Statehood Idea on Social Media
President-elect Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state in a Christmas Day social media post, claiming the move would slash Canadian taxes and boost business.
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#OTD: Jazz Legend Cab Calloway Born in 1907
On Dec. 25, 1907, legendary jazz musician and bandleader Cabell “Cab” Calloway was born in Rochester, New York.
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#OTD: Libya Declares Independence from Italian ...
On Dec. 24, 1954, Libya declared its long-sought independence from colonial Italian rule, marking a pivotal turning point in its history.
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#OTD: Celebrating the Birth of Madam C. J. Walk...
On this day, Dec. 23, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, entered the world on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana, to formerly enslaved parents.
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Spending Bill Fails, but GOP Vows To Cut Waste
A clean spending bill failed to pass the House Thursday night following intervention from President-elect Donald Trump.
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Amazon Drivers Strike Just Before the Holidays
Amazon drivers are hitting the picket lines in four states just days before Christmas, but the company insists that your holiday deliveries won't be affected.
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Fani Willis Removed From Trump Election Case
A state of appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants.
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Georgia Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis ...
Georgia's Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Atlanta prosecutor Fani T. Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald J. Trump and his allies.
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Inflation Battle Continues As Fed Cuts Rate
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, while emphasizing continued vigilance over inflation that remains above the central bank's 2% target.
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Trump Rejects Bipartisan Spending Plan, Sparks ...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed Republicans and warned of the harm that may be about to hit Americans as President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a looming government shutdown.
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