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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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CDC Director Fired After Clash With Trump Admin...
CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after resisting Trump administration pressure, sparking mass resignations among senior public health leaders.
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Activists Say Target Boycott Hurting Stores
Activists say Target’s rollback of DEI goals sparked a boycott that is driving down foot traffic at nearly 2,000 stores.
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Study Links Low Hydration to Higher Stress
A study finds adults with lower fluid intake show higher stress hormone levels, suggesting hydration may help reduce stress.
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#OTD: Emmett Till’s Murder Sparked Civil Rights...
On this day in 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was murdered in Mississippi — a tragedy that galvanized the civil rights movement.
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2 Children Dead, 17 Wounded in Minnesota School...
Two children were killed and 17 wounded in a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, leaving the community and nation in grief.
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Study: Billionaires Pay Lower Tax Rates
A new UC Berkeley study finds the nation’s richest pay lower tax rates than most Americans, highlighting wealth inequality in the U.S.
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Norton Pushes Body Cameras for National Guard
Norton has introduced a bill requiring National Guard troops deployed in D.C. to wear body cameras, citing transparency and accountability.
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Trump Pushes Death Penalty in DC
Trump is pushing for the death penalty in Washington, D.C., despite its repeal decades ago and crime rates trending downward.
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Howard, Google Project Tackles Bias in AI
Howard University and Google are collaborating on Project Elevate Black Voices, a new dataset designed to reduce racial disparities in speech recognition technology.
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Trump Tries to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook in U...
Trump’s unprecedented move to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the board, has sparked a legal and political showdown.
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Remembering the 1874 Trenton Massacre
On this day in 1874, a white mob lynched 16 Black men in Trenton, Tennessee. Their story underscores the fragility of freedom during Reconstruction.
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Trump Signs Orders on DC Policing, Cashless Bail
President Trump’s new executive orders on cashless bail and Washington, D.C. crime raise questions about federal overreach and their effectiveness.
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Pew: Black Voters Largely Disapprove of Trump
Trump’s approval is slipping among younger voters and Black Americans, according to Pew, even as he lashes out at media networks.
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Immigrant Abrego Fights Deportation to Uganda
Immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported earlier this year, now faces possible removal to Uganda in a case lawyers call political retribution.
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Remembering Aaliyah’s Lasting Legacy
Twenty-four years after her death, Aaliyah’s music, films, and artistry continue to shape R&B and inspire today’s stars.
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FBI Raids Trump Critic John Bolton
The FBI raided John Bolton’s home and office in a classified documents investigation, fueling fears of Trump’s retribution.
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Judge Orders Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Shu...
A federal judge has ordered Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp shut down within 60 days, citing rushed construction and environmental violations.
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Huey P. Newton: Black Panther Leader’s Life and...
Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, was killed in Oakland on Aug. 22, 1989. His life, work, and legacy continue to resonate in today’s movements for justice.
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Uganda Agrees to U.S. Deportation Deal
Uganda agrees to take in deportees from the U.S. under strict conditions, raising questions about America outsourcing its migrant dilemma.
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Texas GOP Pushes Trump-Backed Map in Redistrict...
Texas Republicans advanced a congressional map to give President Donald Trump an edge, as redistricting fights erupt nationwide.
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Texas GOP Pushes Controversial Redistricting Map
Texas Republicans pushed through a new congressional map to flip Democratic seats, prompting lawsuits and nationwide political backlash.
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Target CEO Brian Cornell to Step Down Amid Losses
Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years as the retailer faces losses, backlash and stock declines. Michael Fiddelke will take over.
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Fed Flags Tariffs in Stalled Inflation Fight
The Federal Reserve warns that tariffs are fueling inflation pressures, stalling disinflation, and clouding the outlook for rate cuts.
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Backlash Mounts as Trump Orders Smithsonian Ove...
President Trump targets the Smithsonian’s African American museum in a sweeping review, raising fears of censorship and political interference.
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Trump Orders Review of Smithsonian Museums
President Trump confirmed a White House review of Smithsonian museums, criticizing their focus on slavery and calling them “out of control.”
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