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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.
Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
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Trump Rally at Madison Square Garden Draws Crit...
On Oct. 27, Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden unfolded as a troubling showcase of racism, misogyny, and anger, just nine days before Election Day.
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#HollywoodLive: Denzel Washington’s Viral Excha...
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Expands
Despite the outbreak's expansion, officials stated Friday that "due to the product actions taken by both companies, CDC believes the risk to the public is very low."
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Black Woman Reshapes the Future of PBS/NPR
Two months into her historic role as the first executive director of Public Media Women in Leadership (PMWL), Aishah Rashied Hyman is already transforming how PBS and NPR stations approach diversity in both leadership and audience engagement.
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Beyoncé To Join Kamala Harris at Houston Rally ...
Beyoncé will join Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston today, marking their first joint appearance, according to sources familiar with the event.
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Real Estate Billionaire Cardone Champions Econo...
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone, whose portfolio reportedly exceeds $4.88 billion (AUM), is taking an unconventional approach to addressing economic disparities in Black communities, advocating for radical changes in how Americans think about wealth creation and financial education.
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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé Rumored to Join Kamala ...
n this breaking episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart delivers the latest buzz about Beyoncé possibly joining Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston this Friday.
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#OTD: Berry Gordy Receives Star on Hollywood Wa...
On this day, Oct. 24, 1996, Berry Gordy, the visionary founder of Motown Records, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter P...
Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders that has sickened 49 people, hospitalized 10, and resulted in one death.
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Early Voters Turn Out As Survey Shows Election ...
With more than 22 million Americans having already cast their ballots in the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a new survey reveals concerns about accepting potential election losses among voters from both major parties.
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The Big Payback: Giuliani's Election Lies Cost ...
A federal judge has ruled that Giuliani must hand over his New York City apartment, sports memorabilia, and 26 luxury watches to Freeman and her daughter, Shaye Moss, as part of the $148 million defamation judgment against him.
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#HollywoodLive: Bill Gates Donates $50M to Kama...
n this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart breaks down the major political news of the week: Bill Gates has donated $50 million to support Kamala Harris’ campaign.
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President Biden Highlights $1 Billion in Medica...
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services reveals that thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, nearly 1.5 million Medicare enrollees have saved close to $1 billion on prescription drugs during just the first half of 2024.
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Hollywood Live: Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah...
In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart celebrates the incredible achievements of Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah, who were awarded the prestigious National Medals of Art and National Humanities Honors by President Biden at the White House.
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Senate Dems Urge Vigilance: Patience and Voting...
Senate Democrats are calling on voters to be vigilant as Election Day approaches, releasing a detailed report on what to expect during the vote-counting process.
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Harris and Trump Remain Close in Swing States
The survey, conducted from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15, shows the candidates tied at 47% each when averaged across key battleground states, setting the stage for an intense final stretch of campaigning.
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Hollywood Live: Gladiator II Oscar Buzz & 50 Ce...
Tanya Hart covers the buzz surrounding the first screening of Gladiator 2 at Paramount Studios
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Lead Threatens Texas Schools
An analysis by the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center found that 78% of schools and daycares in the state reported at least one instance of lead in their drinking water.
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'Exonerated 5' Sue Donald Trump for Defamation ...
The five men wrongly accused and convicted in the 1989 Central Park assault case, now known as the “Exonerated 5,” have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
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This Day in History: Jazz Legend Wynton Marsali...
On Oct. 18, 1961, Wynton Marsalis, a native of New Orleans, was born. He is regarded as one of the world’s greatest jazz trumpet players and an accomplished classical artist.
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California Grant Program To Diversify School Le...
The initiative, known as the Diverse Education Leaders Pipeline Initiative (DELPI), is designed “to train, place, and retain diverse and culturally responsive administrators in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 to 12.”
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Biden Sending $425 Million in Assistance to Ukr...
The package includes military-focused resources like additional air defense capabilities and armored vehicles. According to the Department of Defense, this is the 67th tranche of equipment provided to Ukraine since August 2021.
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This Day in History: Capital Savings Bank, the ...
The bank played a crucial role in fostering Black entrepreneurship by offering loans to Black-owned businesses and landowners, who were often denied by white-owned banks.
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Hollywood Live: Michael O. Harris on Rebuilding...
Tanya Hart sits down with Michael O. Harris, the CEO of the new Death Row Records and Films, to discuss his ambitious plan to uplift and transform the financial future of Black America.
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Georgia Crushes Early Voting Record As Harris a...
More than 328,000 Georgia residents cast their ballots on the first day—more than doubling the previous record of 136,000 set in 2020.
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