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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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Gold Bars & Political Stars: The Menendez Saga ...
New Jersey's U.S. Senator Bob Menendez arrived at a Manhattan federal courthouse to answer charges alleging bribery, including receiving cash and gold bars in return for advancing Egyptian interests and performing favors for New Jersey businessmen.
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Biden & UAW: Striking a Chord for Workers' Rights
President Joe Biden visited the UAW picket line today and stood shoulder to shoulder with striking United Auto Workers in Belleville, Michigan.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Honored at 2023 Phoenix A...
During the 2023 Phoenix Awards at the Congressional Black Caucus’ 52nd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C., Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received the Foundation Chair’s Award for her political career.
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Biden Stands With Strikers in Motor City
In a bold move today, President Joe Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to stand shoulder to shoulder with striking workers on a picket line.
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Championing HBCUs: President Biden's Call for F...
President Biden declared September 24-30 as National HBCU Week. HBCUs have produced an immense array of Black professionals, yet many face dire funding challenges.
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Hollywood Live: Jessie L. Martin Finally has hi...
As you might guess, it's a procedural show -- that's what he cut his teeth on. From 1999 to 2008, he starred as Det. Ed Green on "Law & Order."
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Happy 55th Birthday to the Iconic Will Smith
From his early days as a fresh-faced rapper from West Philadelphia to becoming one of Hollywood's most beloved and versatile actors, Will Smith has enchanted audiences with his charm, talent, and charisma for decades.
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Clock's Ticking: Congress Grapples with Shutdow...
In a week buzzing with Capitol Hill drama, Congress faces a rapidly approaching deadline -- September 30 -- to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
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Biden Administration Working To Prevent Medical...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported that 20% of Americans carry medical debt. However, it is an unreliable indicator of their likelihood to pay traditional debts.
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Hollywood Live: Writers Guild of America Strike...
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Black Babies and Toddlers at Higher Risk in the...
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Empowering Change: Vice President Harris Takes ...
In a groundbreaking move, President Biden has appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to head the new federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
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Fed Pauses Interest Rate Hikes
Emphasizing their perception of a robust economic expansion over the last few months, the Fed acknowledged the prevailing challenges posed by rising prices.
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President Biden Announces Debt Relief for Unive...
Today, an additional $37 million in debt cancelations has been announced for over 1,200 borrowers who were deceived by the University of Phoenix.
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Illinois Becomes First State to Abolish Cash Bail
Civil rights advocates have said the cash bail system discriminates against poor people of color accused of nonviolent offenses, but supporters say it keeps dangerous criminals off the streets.
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The Largest Black Policy Conference Hits Washin...
The 52nd Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is focusing on 'Securing Our Democracy, Protecting Our Freedoms, and Uplifting Our Culture.'
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Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Spews Mo...
Ramaswamy compared Representative Ayanna Pressley to modern day grand wizards of the Ku Klux Klan and made derogatory remarks about the U.S. education system and single mothers in inner cities.
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New Poll Reveals Potential Challenges for Biden...
President Joe Biden faces an uphill battle for re-election, according to a recent poll conducted by the Center for American Politics at Harvard.
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Mounting U.S. Money Woes: From Record National ...
As continued partisan political discord on Capitol Hill raises the specter of a looming government shutdown, another grave concern has emerged - the escalating national debt.
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65 Years Ago Today: Martin Luther King Jr. Surv...
King was in a store signing copies of his newly released book, "Stride Toward Freedom," when a 42-year-old, mentally disturbed woman lunged at him with the letter opener, lodging its tip deep in King’s chest.
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Hollywood Live: Rihanna's Super Bowl baby has f...
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Cast Your Power: National Voter Registration Da...
On National Voter Registration Day, President Joe Biden took a moment to reflect on the long, hard-fought battle for voting rights in America, especially emphasizing the struggles of Black Americans and women who only gained the right to vote in 1965.
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Former President Obama Backs UAW Strike, Recall...
The United Auto Workers union, currently undertaking a major strike, has received support from former President Barack Obama.
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Tick Tock on the Shutdown Clock: Can McCarthy R...
With just days to go, McCarthy is facing a revolt from the far right of his own party, who are rejecting even his hardline proposals for border security.
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Special Counsel Smith Refutes Trump's Request f...
In a legal brief, Smith wrote that there’s “no valid basis under the relevant law and fact” for Chutkan to step down from overseeing the case, CBS News reports.
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