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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’s Admissions Crackdown Sparks HBCU Concerns
Trump’s new admissions directive raises fears for HBCUs and the future of diversity in higher education.
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FBI Drawn Into Texas Quorum Fight
The FBI’s reported involvement in a Texas quorum fight is raising questions about federal authority.
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Air Force Reverses Early Retirement for Transge...
The Air Force is reversing approvals for early retirement of transgender troops, leaving them without benefits.
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Trump Hints at D.C. Police Takeover, Cites Musk...
President Trump signals another possible takeover of Washington, D.C., citing crime concerns and proposing federal control of local police.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Here — And So Are the Price...
Trump’s tariffs are now live, affecting imports from around the world — and experts warn it’s American consumers who may feel the pinch.
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Yale Says Tariffs Could Cost U.S. Households $2...
Trump’s second-term tariffs may cost U.S. households up to $2,400 this year, with low-income families facing the steepest burden.
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#OTD: Alice Coachman Leaps Into History With Ol...
Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win Olympic gold on this day in 1948 — a leap into history that inspired generations.
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Soldier Opens Fire at Fort Stewart, Wounds Five
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia by a fellow service member. The incident raises deeper concerns about safety in the armed forces.
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Who Really Benefits From Mortgage Relief?
Mortgage rates are dropping — but rising Black unemployment highlights who benefits and who doesn’t.
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60 Years Later: What’s Left of the Voting Right...
Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act, courts are reconsidering whether everyday Americans can sue to defend their right to vote.
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Southern University Launches WSUB ‘The Bluff’ R...
Southern University launches WSUB “The Bluff” on 106.1 FM, providing students a hands-on radio experience and celebrating Baton Rouge’s music scene.
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House Subpoenas Clintons, DOJ in Epstein Invest...
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Clintons, DOJ, and former attorneys general over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, seeking unredacted files and depositions.
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U.S. Household Debt Surges to $18.39T in Q2 2025
U.S. household debt surged to $18.39 trillion in Q2 2025, nearing record highs and increasing financial pressure on working families.
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U.S. to Deport Immigrants to Rwanda in Trump Ad...
The Trump administration strikes a deal with Rwanda to deport up to 250 immigrants, continuing its policy of offshoring U.S. migrants to foreign nations.
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Judge Denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs $50M Bond Request
A federal judge denies Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $50M bond request, ordering he remain jailed until sentencing on prostitution-related charges.
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Texas Democrats Use Social Media to Fight Gerry...
Texas Democratic lawmakers are taking to social media to fight GOP-backed redistricting efforts as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens their removal from office.
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California Bill Could Lay Groundwork for Repara...
A proposed California law would require tracking Black lineage in public workforce data, a move advocates say is key to future reparations.
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Texas Democrats Flee Over Redistricting as Abbo...
More than 50 Texas Democrats fled the state over Trump-backed redistricting maps as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens legal action to remove them from office.
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Barack Obama Turns 64: Reflecting on a Historic...
Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. president and the first Black leader of the nation, turns 64 as his presidency and legacy continue to inspire.
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Job Growth Slows Amid Trump’s Trade Wars
U.S. job growth slowed sharply in July as Trump’s trade policies and tariffs weigh on the economy, raising concerns among economists and investors.
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Black Unemployment Rises Amid Trump’s DEI Rollback
Black unemployment has climbed to its highest level this year as federal DEI programs are rolled back, raising concerns about widening job market disparities.
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ESPN Splits With Shannon Sharpe After Lawsuit S...
ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following his settlement of a civil rape lawsuit. Sharpe denies the allegation and says he’s “at peace.”
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Judges Question Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
Judges challenge President Donald Trump’s unprecedented use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on nearly every country — a legal fight now likely headed to the Supreme Court.
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Trump’s Clash With Fed Could Impact Your Wallet
President Donald Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlight tensions over interest rates, inflation, and tariffs.
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Kamala Harris Won’t Run for Governor, Eyes 2028
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed she will not run for California governor, focusing on national political efforts and keeping her 2028 options open.
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