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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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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Suspends Presiden...
Just days after his participation in the GOP debate and introducing his girlfriend to the public, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has decided to suspend his presidential campaign.
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Hollywood Live: Keke Palmer is requesting sole ...
Keke Palmer is requesting sole custody of her eight-month-old son, Leodis, whom she shares with Darius Jackson, after alleging Jackson has been physically abusive on multiple occasions.
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Countdown to Chaos: Government Shutdown Looms
Newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a tough spot with a federal funding deadline approaching on Friday night, just five days away.
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Secretary of State Addresses Israel-Hamas Conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a 9-day visit to India on Friday, highlighting the importance of fostering partnerships between the two nations. During the trip, discussions touched on various global issues, with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas taking center stage in diplomatic talks.
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Capitol Chaos: GOP Grapples with Funding Fiasco
Chaos reigned in the House as Republican lawmakers struggled to agree on crucial funding bills, signaling turbulence for newly-elected Speaker Mike Johnson and hinting at a potential government shutdown.
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Hollywood Live: The strike is finally over and ...
One of the longest labor crises in Hollywood's history has finally come to an end. Plus, Nicki Minaj opens up about her opioid and plastic surgery addictions.
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125th Anniversary of Wilmington Massacre: A Gri...
The tragic Wilmington Massacre occurred exactly 125 years ago, marking a brutal display of white supremacy and the violent overthrow of the elected Reconstruction-era government.
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Fed Chair Discusses Economic Challenges and Inf...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the pressing economic issues facing the country Thursday at the 24th Jacques Polak Annual Research Conference, organized by the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.
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A Capitol Hill Shakeup: Sen. Manchin Is Out in ...
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced he will not seek re-election in 2024. A critical player in the Democratic caucus, Manchin's exit sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill, where Democrats hold a slender 51-49 majority.
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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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