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 & Harris Spark Change for 4/20
Over the weekend, on Cannabis Celebration Day 4/20, at exactly 4:20 p.m., President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris voiced their strong support for changing marijuana laws and highlighted the issue of people being jailed for possessing marijuana, which is no longer illegal in many states, emphasizing it's time for change.
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Hollywood Live: It was a weekend full of concer...
Doja Cat, the first female rapper ever to headline Coachella in its 25 year history, closed out the two weekend festival in a bodysuit covered with blonde hair. Yep, she rocked it.
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Two Views of Biden's 2025 Budget: Partisan Clas...
President Joe Biden's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget ignited a fierce partisan debate last month over the administration's fiscal management and priorities.
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Gas Prices Continue Climbing Ahead of Summer Dr...
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen to $3.67, a 12-cent increase from last month and right on par with prices this time last year.
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Columbia University Canceles In-Person Classes ...
The White House and New York Mayor Eric Adams condemned the anti-Semitic undertones of the protests, stressing the importance of peaceful protests and the unacceptability of violence and intimidation.
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Sharon Tucker Elected as Fort Wayne's First Bla...
During a caucus held to replace the late mayor of Fort Wayne who passed away in March, Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, a Democrat, emerged as the city's new mayor, marking the first Black leader for Indiana’s second most populous city.
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Could GOP Speaker Johnson Be Next on the Choppi...
Arizona Republican Paul Gosar has aligned with Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie on a bill to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Florida Mourns Bob Graham: A Titan of Public Se...
Graham is recognized for his critical role as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11 and as a staunch critic of the Iraq War.
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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Palestinian Memb...
The United States vetoed a resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full member of the United Nations.
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Founded on this day in 1837, Cheyney University...
Offering degrees in over 30 disciplines and a master’s degree in education, the university boasts an impressive roster of alumni, including Ed Bradley, the late 60 Minutes television journalist, and civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.
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Federal Lawsuit & Outrage Over Viral Video Show...
A lawsuit has been filed after a video surfaced showing jail guards at the Appling County Jail in Georgia watching as one of their own choked Tremar Harris, a 37-year-old Black man, while he was restrained.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Signals Continued ...
American consumers already grappling with stubbornly high prices received more discouraging news this week from the nation's top monetary policymaker.
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On this day in 1977, Alex Haley received the Pu...
On April 18, 1977, author and historian Alex Haley received the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his groundbreaking novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family."
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Senate Rejects GOP Attempt To Impeach Secy. May...
On Wednesday, the Senate dismissed two articles of impeachment against him, accusing Mayorkas of violating immigration laws and lying to Congress about border security.
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High Stakes at the Supreme Court: Trump's Legal...
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court delved into another pivotal case that could significantly impact former President Donald Trump and numerous Jan. 6th Capitol riot defendants.
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Is Temu Spying on You?
In a letter to President Joe Biden, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has raised the alarm over the popular shopping app, alleging that the Chinese-owned platform may be "harvesting vast amounts of personal information from American consumers."
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Biden Makes His Case to Black America Ahead of ...
President Joe Biden addressed the National Action Network Convention last Friday, making his case to Black America for why he should be elected to a second term in 2024.
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Supreme Court Declines McKesson v. Doe, Leaving...
The safety of organizing protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas has been compromised following the Supreme Court's decision not to hear McKesson v. Doe.
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White House Treads Carefully on Trump Trial
The White House is treading carefully in its public comments on the case against Mr. Trump, which surrounds an alleged hush money payment made by Trump's team to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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National Recording Registry Honors Black Artist...
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden revealed the latest additions to the National Recording Registry, showcasing the legacy of influential Black artists.
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Family of Black Man Files Lawsuit After Fatal T...
The family of Ricky Cobb II, a 33-year-old Black man fatally shot by Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, is set to file a lawsuit.
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Inflation Ravages Cities with High Black Popula...
New analysis from financial firm WalletHub reveals that some of the metropolitan areas with the highest Black and minority populations are also being hit the hardest by stubborn inflation.
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Foreclosures and Home Repossessions Are on the ...
According to ATTOM Data Solutions, foreclosures were up 3% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.
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Trump's Final Bid to Delay Hush Money Trial Rej...
In a pivotal ruling, a New York appeals court rejected Donald Trump's third and final request to delay the forthcoming trial concerning hush money payments involving Stormy Daniels.
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O.J. Simpson Passes Away at 76: Celebrated Athl...
O.J. Simpson, a trailblazer in American sports and culture, has passed away at the age of 76.
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