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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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Trump Election Case Hits Courtroom As Judge Wei...
This marks the first hearing since the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal charges related to their official duties.
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VP Harris Calls for End to Gun Violence; 4 Dead...
"It's just outrageous that every day in our country, in the United States of America, that parents have to send their children to school worried about whether or not their child will come home alive."
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This Day in History: The Clinton Massacre Begin...
On Sept. 4, 1875, the Clinton Massacre began during a Republican rally in Clinton, Mississippi, to introduce candidates for the upcoming elections.
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Harris To Unveil Major Small Business Tax Deduc...
Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a major proposal today in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to expand small business tax deductions from $5,000 to $50,000.
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Harris-Walz Campaign Breaks Records with Down-B...
The Harris-Walz campaign is making history by announcing nearly $25 million in support for Democrats up and down the ballot, marking the largest transfer of funds ever in a presidential cycle.
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Hollywood Live: Lee Daniels Faces Backlash Over...
Tanya Hart shares the latest buzz around Lee Daniels’ new film, Deliverance, which dropped on August 16th & highlights Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s new memoir, Lovely One, which is making waves as she embarks on a book tour.
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Harris & Biden Stand With Steelworkers on Labor...
Harris and Biden have strongly opposed the sale of the U.S. Steel Corporation to Japanese company Nippon Steel, a $14.9 billion deal, threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of American steelworkers.
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Black Americans Report Concerns With Local Crim...
A recent survey highlights significant differences in how Black Americans engage with and perceive local crime news compared to other groups.
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Black Voter Registration Surges as Kamala Harri...
According to a new report, national voter registration data shows that Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic role has significantly motivated Black voters, especially young Black women, to register for the upcoming election at unprecedented levels.
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Hollywood Live: Remembering the LA Riots & Ray ...
Tanya Hart reflects on the impactful new film 1992, which chronicles the six days of unrest that erupted in Los Angeles following the acquittal of four police officers accused of using excessive force against Rodney King.
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Americans Feel Slight Economic Boost
In July, Americans saw a modest uptick in their wallets, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Harris Gains Ground in Key States, New Poll Shows
A new poll suggests Vice President Kamala Harris may be energizing voters in the 2024 presidential race.
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U.S. Official Addresses Questions on VP Harris ...
During a press conference following high-level meetings with Chinese officials including President Xi Jinping in Beijing, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan responded to questions about Chinese interest in Vice President Kamala Harris's role in U.S.-China relations.
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Ukraine Requests Expanded Missile Use
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine's air defense capabilities this week, while stopping short of agreeing to lift restrictions on the use of U.S.-supplied missiles following recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Hollywood Live: Mariah Carey’s Heartbreak & Mar...
Tanya Hart sends love and condolences to Mariah Carey, who recently shared the heartbreaking news of losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day over the weekend.
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Harris-Walz Campaign Hits the Road With 'Fighti...
Today, the Harris-Walz campaign is kicking off its "Fighting for Reproductive Freedom" bus tour in Palm Beach, Florida, right in Donald Trump's backyard.
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NAACP Condemns Racist Event at University of So...
The University of South Carolina is at the center of a growing controversy as it prepares to host a highly-criticized racist event.
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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Acce...
Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced new steps to speed up federal permitting processes, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects get underway more quickly.
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Supreme Court Upholds Hold on Biden Administrat...
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court maintained the hold on the Biden administration's multibillion-dollar plan to lower payments for millions of borrowers while lawsuits proceeded in lower courts.
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Hollywood Live: Tina Mabry’s Hulu Hit & Tyrese ...
Tanya Hart celebrates the success of “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,” which has clinched the number one spot on Hulu!
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Republican Group's White Nationalist Attack Inv...
The National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) has outrageously invoked the infamous Dred Scott Supreme Court ruling in their challenge to Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy — a move steeped in white nationalist ideology.
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Hollywood Live: Priscilla Shirer on Parenting a...
In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart introduces Priscilla Shirer, the dynamic star of the new film The Forge.
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Trump Indictment Revised: A Legal Tug-of-War
Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed an updated indictment against former President Donald Trump, adjusting the charges related to Trump's alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
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This Day in History: Barack Obama Becomes the D...
On Aug. 28, 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the Democratic Party’s first African-American presidential nominee during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
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Harris Gains Key GOP Support
In a significant boost for her campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured endorsements from more than 200 Republicans who previously worked for former Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and Senators John McCain and Mitt Romney.
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