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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On this day in 1922, Dorothy Dandridge was born...
Dorothy Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio. She left an indelible mark on Hollywood as the first Black woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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American Household Debt Surges Amid Economic Co...
As economic experts sound the alarm over the looming potential for a recession and the nation wrestles with the escalating challenge of stubborn inflation, a recent report by WalletHub sheds light on the significant variations in American household debt by state.
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Cherelle Parker To Become the Next Mayor of Phi...
On Nov. 7, Cherelle Parker won her race to become the next mayor of Philadelphia. She will be the first woman and the first Black woman to be mayor of Philadelphia.
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Women's Rights: Election Results Serve As Wake ...
A seismic shift in the political landscape following last night's elections. In a stunning turn, Virginia voters have decisively rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's conservative agenda, flipping the House of Delegates from Red to Blue, keeping the Senate, and marking a clear stance against policies on abortion, critical race theory, LGBTQ rights, and voting restrictions.
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Biden's Approval Rating Hits 39%
President Joe Biden's approval rating has hit a seven-month low, plummeting to 39 percent, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The drop comes as the 2024 presidential race heats up, showing Biden locked in a neck-and-neck battle with former President Donald Trump.
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Former News Anchor Lily Wu's Mayoral Bid Culmin...
The day of decision has arrived in Wichita as former television news anchor Lily Wu's mayoral campaign reaches its climax.
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Damar Hamlin Honors Cincinnati Medical Staff wi...
Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills defenseman who needed emergency care last January when he collapsed on the football field due to cardiac arrest, is paying tribute to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff by establishing a scholarship program for the youth of Cincinnati, CBS News reports.
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Netanyahu Declares Indefinite Control While Gaz...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will indefinitely maintain overall security responsibility over the Gaza Strip. This comes one month into the conflict with Hamas that has devastated the territory and resulted in thousands of fatalities.
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Big Blow to Biden: Former Obama Advisor Questio...
President Barack Obama's former senior adviser, David Axelrod, has raised significant concerns and questions about President Biden's potential candidacy in the 2024 race.
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On this day in 1962, the U.N. condemned South A...
On November 6, 1962, the U.N. condemned South Africa’s racial apartheid by ending economic and military relations with the country. From 1948 to 1994, apartheid was a system of racial segregation, political and economic discrimination against South Africa’s non-white population.
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Election Day Could Cause a Major Shift in the B...
Tuesday kicks off Election Day and there are several critical elections that will shape the political landscape.
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Trump's High Stakes Trial Begins Today
It’s a day of reckoning for former President Donald Trump as he testifies in a New York courtroom today in a $250 million civil fraud case threatening to dismantle his business empire.
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Democratic Senators Call For Ceasefire
A group of 14 Democratic senators, including Senators Edward Markey, Mark Warner and Chris Murphy, are urging a short-term stop of hostilities in Gaza. They expressed concerns over the failure to protect noncombatant civilians and the potential escalation of the conflict.
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2023 Holiday Shopping Season Predicted to Boost...
As the holiday season approaches, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is optimistic that the 2023 holiday shopping season, spanning this month and the next, could play a pivotal role in bolstering the U.S. economy.
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Black-Owned OneUnited Bank Debuts WiseOne® Insi...
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, has introduced an AI tool to promote financial literacy with their clients and is the first AI product launched by a Black bank.
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Hollywood Live: Suge Knight has a new podcast f...
In the 'you just can't make this stuff up' category, Suge Knight has a new podcast. Yep, he is still in jail serving a 28 year sentence, but apparently that doesn't matter.
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Hope Gaza: Will Blinken's Trip to Israel Bring ...
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Dr. Steven Williams Breaks Barriers as First Bl...
In a historic milestone, Dr. Steven Williams, a distinguished Black plastic surgeon, has been appointed as the President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This announcement marks a significant moment in the organization's 92-year history, as Dr. Williams becomes the first Black doctor to assume the prestigious role.
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On this day in 1983, a federal holiday was decl...
On this November 2, 1983, a federal holiday was declared in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the bill signed by President Ronald Reagan, every third Monday in January would from then on be observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Gaza's Medical Crisis
Gaza's hospitals are still finding themselves in a dire predicament as they grapple with a critical shortage of medical supplies. A key medical facility in northern Gaza faces an additional challenge as its main generator has gone offline.
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Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve has announced that there will be no change in interest rates following the conclusion of its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) two-day meeting. This decision came as a pivotal moment for the nation's economic watchers amid high inflation.
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Republicans Split on Johnson's $14.3B Israel Ai...
Today on Capitol Hill, a historic clash unfolded as Republicans turned on House Speaker Mike Johnson over a game-changing Israel aid package.
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NBA icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson is officially a...
According to CBS News, Magic Johnson is the fourth athlete to achieve billionaire status, along with Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods.
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Silence Imposed: Trump's Gag Order Reinforced
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has once again imposed a gag order on former President Donald Trump, silencing him in an ongoing federal election interference case.
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President Biden Issues Groundbreaking AI Execut...
President Joe Biden issued a historic executive order on Monday that promises to reshape the world of artificial intelligence. The move comes as the White House unveiled an ambitious set of standards focusing on security, safety, privacy, civil rights, and the future of AI.
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