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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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ActBlue Raises Nearly $47 Million in Hours Afte...
Small-dollar donors contributed nearly $47 million on ActBlue in the seven hours after Vice President Harris launched her presidential campaign Sunday afternoon, the Democratic fundraising platform announced.
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Biden Bows Out, Back Harris; Will Democrats Ral...
After much pressure, President Biden has stepped out of the 2024 presidential race, posting a statement on X, formerly Twitter, shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday that said, "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year."
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Congressional Legend Sheila Jackson Lee’s Legac...
Jackson Lee, known for her passionate advocacy on issues of racial justice, criminal justice reform, and human rights, served in Congress for over 30 years.
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Biden Delegate Defends President's Record Amid ...
Morgan Harper, a Biden delegate from Ohio, defended the president's record in a recent interview with AURN News, highlighting what she sees as concrete economic benefits for average Americans under his administration.
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Over 1,400 Black Women Leaders Unite To Keep Bi...
Over 1,400 Black women leaders and allies have signed a petition firmly supporting President Biden's re-election. The action comes in response to internal Democratic party pressure for Biden to step aside.
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Trump Vows To Take Over Washington, D.C.
The threat has D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on high alert as Trump's extensive powers over the nonstate district could be weaponized to alter local laws.
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Will Biden Step Aside?
President Joe Biden continues to face mounting pressure from within his own party to step aside in the 2024 presidential race, even as he now battles a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced yesterday. He is experiencing mild symptoms, like a runny nose and a nonproductive cough.
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Georgia Appeals Court Sets December Hearing for...
According to the Associated Press, a Georgia appeals court has scheduled a December hearing for the appeal of a lower court ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
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Biden Answers the Question, What's a 'Black Job'?
Speaking at the NAACP National Convention, President Joe Biden took to the stage and played off a term that former President Donald Trump used during a debate referring to Black jobs.
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Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, ...
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has passed away at 69, his alma mater La Salle University announced on Tuesday.
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This Day in History: Jazz Legend John Coltrane ...
On July 17, 1967, the world lost legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane passed away at the age of 40 due to liver cancer.
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Biden Announces Measures To Address Skyrocketin...
In a major announcement, the president called on corporate landlords to cap rent increases at 5 percent and unveiled plans to make more public land available for housing.
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Never-Trumper J.D. Vance Is Now Trump's Vice Pr...
On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Sen. J.D. Vance became the vice presidential nominee to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
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This Day in History: Celebrating Ida B. Wells, ...
Born on July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells was a formidable crusader against lynching and an active participant in the women's rights and suffrage movements, establishing several notable women's organizations.
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Trump Chooses Sen. J.D. Vance As Running Mate, ...
Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, selecting a former critic turned loyal ally.
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FBI Director: Trump Shooting "An Attack on Demo...
FBI Director Christopher Wray condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as "an attack on democracy" during a press briefing on Sunday, following the shooting at a campaign rally outside Pittsburgh that left one dead and two critically wounded.
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Former Ravens Wide Receiver Jacoby Jones Dies a...
Retired Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at age 40. Drafted by the Houston Texans in 2007, he played there for four years before joining the Ravens from 2012-2014, earning a Pro Bowl spot in 2012.
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Fitness Icon Richard Simmons Passes Away at 76,...
Fitness legend Richard Simmons passed away on July 13 at 76. His publicist confirmed his death to the AP but provided no additional information.
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Trump Pushes Forward With RNC Plans After Assas...
Former President Donald Trump is urging national unity and maintaining his plans for the Republican National Convention which starts Monday, following the assassination attempt near Pittsburgh over the weekend.
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Gen Z Facing Financial Struggles
Nearly half of Generation Z adults still rely on financial support from family members, according to a new Bank of America survey that paints a bleak picture of young Americans' economic outlook.
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Inflation Eases As Consumer Prices Drop
In what may be a silver lining for the U.S. economy, the latest CPI data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a decline in inflation for June, marking a potential shift in the ongoing battle against rising prices.
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Republican Convention Looms as Biden's Future R...
Next week is a big week for Donald Trump and the GOP as the Republican National Convention is set to kick off Monday in Milwaukee.
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Radio Host Resigns After Biden Interview
Andrea Lawful-Sanders, formerly of WURD Radio in Philadelphia, voluntarily stepped down after conducting an interview with President Biden using questions provided by the White House.
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Majority of Americans Oppose Federal Abortion B...
According to the Associated Press, a new poll indicates that a solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban.
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