AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Biden's Executive Order: A Drastic Move to Curb...
In a move to address the escalating migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Biden is preparing to sign an executive order that could suspend asylum requests if the daily arrival rates exceed 2,500 migrants.
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Appeals Court Blocks Grant Program for Black Wo...
A U.S. federal court of appeals panel has suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women business owners, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in its lawsuit claiming the program is discriminatory.
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Hollywood Live: Welcome to Black Music Month
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Hunter Biden Trial: Jury Selection Kicks Off in...
The trial follows closely after former President Donald Trump's conviction, heightening interest in the proceedings. Prosecutors are prepared to call numerous witnesses, including family members, to build their case against Hunter Biden.
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Ca...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and ongoing treatment, but assured she will continue to serve constituents.
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President Biden Responds to Trump's Assertion T...
President Biden spoke before the press in the State Room of the White House about the jury finding former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts.
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Trump Coronation or RNC Convention Implosion?
As you have heard by now, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial and faces sentencing on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be nominated as the party's 2024 presidential candidate.
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Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Counts in H...
Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a jury of his peers in a New York criminal case regarding hush money payments he made to Stormy Daniels in an attempt to influence the 2016 election.
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Supreme Court Verdict: NRA Prevails in Free Spe...
The Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association (NRA) in a legal battle against former New York official Maria Vullo, in a conflict intertwined with the aftermath of the tragic 2018 Parkland school shooting.
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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative...
This outreach is now vital, as recent polls show a decline in Biden's approval rating among Black Americans, dropping from 94 percent at the start of his term to 55 percent.
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Climate Change Threatens Labor Productivity, Ec...
In a recent economic letter, the San Francisco Fed pointed to mounting evidence that extreme heat is already taking a toll on worker productivity, especially for those toiling outdoors in sectors like construction.
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Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by Americ...
The suit claims that plaintiffs were ejected from a flight from Phoenix to JFK in New York City on January 5, 2024, "without any valid reason, based solely on their race."
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Hollywood Live: Another run-in with security at...
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Report Reveals Ongoing Impact of Redlining on H...
A new National Community Reinvestment Coalition report reveals that race-based exclusion from home ownership persists despite the Fair Housing Act.
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Trump Trial Jury Deliberations Begin Today
Jury deliberations began today in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, with Judge Juan Merchan instructing 12 jurors, comprised of seven men and five women, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
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Economic Anxiety High Among Americans
As the Federal Reserve continues to reiterate its commitment to taming stubbornly high inflation, a new survey finds mounting economic anxiety among Americans battered by skyrocketing prices.
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Hollywood Live: 50 Cent's revenge on long-time ...
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Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina Congressio...
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority upheld a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that found the district discriminated against Black voters.
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Closing Arguments in Trump's Historic Criminal ...
Judge Juan Merchan will instruct the jury on the relevant laws and deliberation process, which is expected to start as early as Wednesday.
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HUD Allocates $26 Million to Combat Housing Dis...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $26 million in funds to support fair housing efforts across the nation.
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Justice Clarence Thomas Rebukes Brown v. Board ...
Despite the recent marking of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a strong rebuke of the decision, arguing that the court overstepped its authority by banning racial segregation in schools.
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Louisiana Deals a Blow to Women's Rights
In Louisiana, the State House has passed a controversial bill criminalizing the possession of abortion pills without valid prescriptions, a move that could lead to fines, jail time, or both for those convicted.
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Trump Woos Black, Latino Voters at Bronx Rally
Former President Donald Trump took his campaign to a Democratic stronghold this week, holding a rally in the South Bronx aimed at appealing to Black and Latino voters who have traditionally supported Democrats.
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SCOTUS Decision Hits Voting Rights: Impact on B...
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court issued a decision that reversed a federal trial court's unanimous finding that Congressional District 1 in South Carolina's 2022 map is unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
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Biden Celebrates Confirmation of 200 Federal Ju...
The judges are exceptionally well-qualified and represent the most diverse group ever appointed by a president - 64 percent are women and 62 percent are people of color.
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