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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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Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public ...
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing a surge in firearm-related injuries and deaths.
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Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public ...
"Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General's advisory on firearm violence. It outlines the urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
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Millions in Limbo After Courts Block Key Parts ...
Millions of borrowers will now face uncertainty, as federal judges in Kansas and Missouri have blocked crucial parts of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
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What to Expect in the First Presidential Debate
Scheduled for Thursday night in Atlanta, the high-stakes event, hosted by CNN, is poised to be a pivotal moment in the extremely close 2024 presidential race.
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On Second Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, VP Har...
Vice President Harris urged Congress to restore the protections under Roe v. Wade. If they do, she says, the president will sign it into law.
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Biden Administration Marks Two Years Since Roe ...
The Biden team is hosting over 50 events nationwide to mark the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which ended the federal legal right to abortion.
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This Day in History: Celebrating NBA Legend Sam...
Selected by the Boston Celtics, Jones spent his entire professional career with the team, winning the second-highest number of NBA championships ever.
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World Mourns Legend of the Diamond, Willie Mays...
The Alabama native had 24 All-Star selections, a National League MVP award in 1965, and a World Series championship in 1954.
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Biden Takes Lead in New Poll
A new Fox News poll suggests a major shift in the 2024 presidential race, with President Joe Biden now leading former President Donald Trump for the first time in months.
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Louisiana Mandates Ten Commandments Displays in...
Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, a move supported by the Republican-controlled Legislature under a new conservative governor.
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Former Kentucky Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for ...
A Kentucky sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 110 months in prison for violating the constitutional rights of multiple individuals he arrested during his time as a law enforcement officer.
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Cost of Living Surge Puts Pressure on American ...
A comprehensive new study has revealed the escalating financial pressures facing American families as the cost of living continues to rise across the United States.
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VP Harris Hosts Reproductive Rights Discussion ...
Vice President Kamala Harris will host a White House event featuring reproductive advocates, impacted patients, and providers in a conversation moderated by Chrissy Teigen.
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Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93, Leaving...
Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose talent made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has passed away at 93.
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Biden Marks Juneteenth with Special Proclamation
President Joe Biden issued a special proclamation this week commemorating the anniversary of Juneteenth, praising the date as marking both the end of slavery in America and the unfulfilled work of making the nation's promise of equality real for all.
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Trump Courts Black Voters
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continued his outreach to Black American voters this weekend, holding a roundtable discussion at a Black church in Detroit where he touted his record and took aim at President Joe Biden.
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President Biden Announces Sweeping Relief for U...
The initiative will allow certain noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country, benefiting approximately 550,000 people.
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Major Heat Wave Grips Nation
A severe heat wave is descending on large swaths of the United States this week, with excessive temperatures expected to break daily records in some areas, forecasters warned.
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New Report Reveals Impact of Anti-Voter Laws Si...
A new report from the Movement Advance Project (MAP) highlights the rise in anti-voter laws, making it harder to vote since 2020.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Issues Historic 175,000...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has issued over 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions, marking the most extensive state-level pardon in the country.
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MD Governor Pardons Over 175K Marijuana Convict...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the pardoning of over 175,000 marijuana convictions aimed to rectify past injustices.
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New Biden Ad Campaign Targets Trump Convictions
The $50 million ad blitz focuses on Trump's felonies and will air in key battleground states starting today.
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On this day in 1972: Security Guard's Alert Unc...
On June 17, 1972, security guard Frank Wills exposed the Watergate break-in. During his routine patrol, he noticed that the basement door had been taped open.
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Famed Pastor Tony Evans Steps Down After Admitt...
Tony Evans, the prominent pastor, author, and the first African American to earn a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, has stepped down from the Dallas-area megachurch he founded over 40 years ago after admitting to a past moral failing.
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Justice Clarence Thomas Took More Undisclosed T...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet than previously known, as revealed by Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin.
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