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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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Hunter Biden Expected to Plead Guilty to Tax Cr...
According to a Delaware court filing dated June 20, 2023, the charges against Hunter Biden include two counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax and one count of possession of a firearm by an individual who is an unlawful user or addicted to a controlled substance.
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Trump's Tightening Troubles: The Unsealed Searc...
Court documents reveal that eight search warrants and affidavits were filed in the federal case against former President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents.
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Hollywood Live: Tuesday - July 25, 2023
Trae Young and longtime girlfriend Shelby Miller say "I do" in the Bahamas, Dennis Rodman's daughter Trinity looks to make a name for herself on USWNT World Cup run, and India Aire has beef with Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae.
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Justice Remembered: New Emmett Till National Mo...
The new monument encompasses three poignant locations: Graball Landing near Glendora, Mississippi, where Till's body was recovered; Chicago's Roberts Temple Church of God, the site of Till's high profile, open casket funeral; and the Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi, where Till's murderers were acquitted.
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On this day in 1984, legendary blues singer Big...
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was born on December 11, 1926, in Alabama. Raised in a religious household, she discovered her passion for music at a young age, singing in the church choir and learning to play the harmonica and drums.
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Clock Ticks for UPS and Teamsters Union, Possib...
The pressure is on as UPS and the Teamsters union gear up for critical contract talks on Tuesday. At stake are the wages of around 100,000 part-time workers who keep UPS' massive operation ticking.
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Hollywood Live: Tupac Shakur murder case might ...
Las Vegas police confirmed that they have served a search warrant in connection with the 27-year unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur, propelling the case back into the spotlight.
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President Biden To Honor Emmett Till and Mamie ...
President Joe Biden has announced plans to designate a new national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley.
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Curriculum Controversy: Are Florida Schools Whi...
Are Florida schools about to see a re-imagining of African-American history through an incorrect curriculum lens?
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Questions Still Loom Over Black Soldier Who Cro...
Last week, Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King, a soldier in the U.S. Army, reportedly crossed the Demilitarized Zone and ran into North Korea. It has prompted the Army to launch an investigation, with the assistance of Army counterintelligence personnel.
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AI Safety is a White House Priority
The White House is pushing for responsible AI development in an effort they say is to protect the rights and safety of Americans. Seven leading AI companies, including Amazon and Google, have pledged to ensure safe and transparent AI technology.
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FedNow Goes Live
The Federal Reserve says its FedNow Service, a new system for instant payments similar to Venmo or CashApp, is now live.
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On this day in 1959, the Boston Red Rox became ...
On July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated. By signing infielder Elijah "Pumpsie" Green, the Red Sox became the last major league baseball team to racially integrate their roster.
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On this day in 1967, the first national Black P...
On July 20, 1967, more than a thousand people from a wide array of community organizations and other groups convened in Newark to discuss the most pressing issues of the day facing African-Americans at the first national Black Power Conference.
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Black Men Compete for GOP Presidential Nomination
Is the Republican Party witnessing a surge in diversity as three black men have stepped forward to compete for the party's nomination for president?
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Building Support: The White House's Gun Safety ...
Senior White House officials hosted a meeting Tuesday with over 20 law enforcement leaders from across the country to discuss the critical issue of reducing gun violence through what they’re calling common sense legislation.
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Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant Connected...
Nearly 27 years after Tupac Shakur's death, Las Vegas police announced that a search warrant was served in connection with the investigation into the murder of the hip hop icon.
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White House Leads Charge Against Rental Housing...
The White House is cracking down on rental housing junk fees in an effort to increase transparency and lower costs for renters, which can average $100 or more.
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Russia's Food Weaponization Means Higher Prices...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is speaking out about the escalating Black Sea Grain issue and its potential ramifications for food markets across the world, including right here in the U.S.
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Biden Administration Unveils New Cybersecurity ...
The White House has unveiled the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" program, a certification and labeling initiative designed to empower you in choosing safer and less vulnerable smart devices. Under the program, consumers would be able to identify compliant products by a distinctive "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" shield logo.
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On this day 59 years ago, the Harlem Race Riot ...
Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 18, 1964, the Harlem Race Riot began after a 15-year-old Black teenager was fatally shot by a white off-duty police officer. As news of the police-involved incident spread, thousands of people took to the streets.
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President Biden Pays Tribute to Jesse Jackson's...
In a recent statement, President Joe Biden expressed his profound admiration for the work of Reverend Jesse Jackson, emphasizing what he calls the significant impact Jackson has made in advancing equality and justice in America. The president hailed Rev. Jackson as an exceptional leader who has played an instrumental role in shaping the course of the nation.
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Dallas Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III Ass...
In a historic transition of power, the renowned civil rights organization, established by the Reverend Jesse Jackson in 1984, has announced new leadership. Dallas Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III, who leads Friendship-West Baptist Church, has been appointed as the organization's new head. The momentous occasion was celebrated during a special event held at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, paying tribute to Reverend Jackson's life and legacy.
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On this day in 1935, Diahann Carroll was born
Diahann Carroll was born in the Bronx, New York, on July 17, 1935. When she was an infant, the family moved to Harlem, where she grew up. She attended Music & Art High School, along with schoolmate Billy Dee Williams.
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Hollywood Live: Friday - July 14, 2023
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