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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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Malcolm‑Jamal Warner Dies at 54 in Costa Rica D...
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, beloved star of “The Cosby Show,” dies at 54 after drowning during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
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Senators Push Bill to Protect Cash Payments
As cash use declines, senators introduce the Payment Choice Act to protect consumers’ right to pay with paper money.
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Harvard Battles Trump Over $2.6 Billion Researc...
Harvard challenges the Trump administration’s $2.6 billion research funding cuts in a closely watched court battle.
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James Clyburn Turns 85: A Lifetime of Leadership
We mark James Clyburn’s 85th birthday by reflecting on his pivotal leadership in Congress and lasting impact on American democracy.
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Trump Threatens Commanders’ Stadium Deal Over R...
President Trump threatens to block the Commanders’ stadium deal unless the team reverts to its old name, the Redskins.
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Ivory Coast Invites U.S. Investors: “The Door I...
Ivory Coast is calling: Sidi Tiemoko Toure urges American investors to see Côte d’Ivoire as West Africa’s best-kept investment secret.
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DOJ Seeks No Prison for Officer in Breonna Tayl...
DOJ seeks no prison time for former officer Brett Hankison, the only officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor raid.
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William L. Clay Sr., Civil Rights Trailblazer, ...
William L. Clay Sr., Missouri’s first Black member of Congress and a fierce champion of civil rights and labor, has died at 94.
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Good Trouble Protests Flood All 50 States on Jo...
Good Trouble Protests Flood All 50 States on John Lewis Anniversary
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WalletHub: Inflation Hits Seattle, Boston, Chic...
WalletHub’s latest report ranks U.S. cities where inflation is squeezing families hardest — Seattle, Boston and Chicago top the list.
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NUL Declares State of Emergency in State of Bla...
The National Urban League declares a state of emergency on civil rights and democracy in its 2025 State of Black America report.
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U.S. Deports Immigrants to Eswatini, Sparking O...
The U.S. has deported five immigrants to Eswatini, raising questions about human rights, exile and foreign policy deals.
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Honoring John Lewis: Five Years of Legacy and G...
Five years after his passing, John Lewis’s example continues to inspire the fight for justice and voting rights.
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Trump’s Approval Slips on Economy, Trade, Infla...
Trump’s approval declines as voters express dissatisfaction over economy, trade and inflation, Silver Bulletin shows.
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MAGA Meltdown as Trump Faces Epstein Backlash
MAGA influencers and Speaker Mike Johnson break with Trump over DOJ’s Epstein disclosures, demanding transparency.
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Obama Urges Democrats to Act at NJ Fundraiser
Obama urges Democrats to toughen up and defend core values at a New Jersey fundraiser supporting key 2025 races.
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Inflation Jumps 0.3% in June as Prices Continue...
U.S. inflation rises 0.3% in June, with higher food, shelter and energy costs squeezing household budgets.
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Judge Blocks Rule Erasing $49B in Medical Debt
A federal judge blocks a Biden-era rule that would erase $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, deepening financial inequities.
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High Court Lets Trump Cut Education Department ...
The Supreme Court clears Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department workers, raising questions about presidential power.
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Slash Education Depart...
The Supreme Court clears Trump to proceed with Education Department firings, potentially dismantling the agency and drawing sharp dissent.
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Trump’s Education Funding Freeze Sparks Backlash
Trump’s freeze on $6.8 billion in education funds threatens programs for 1.4 million children, hitting Republican-led states hardest.
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From the Court to the Campaign: Willie Burton E...
Former NBA standout Willie Burton explores a GOP run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, focusing on literacy and community empowerment.
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#OTD: Carver Monument Dedicated in 1953
On this day in 1953, the George Washington Carver National Monument was dedicated — the first U.S. monument to honor an African American.
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Trump’s Budget Blitz: Public Broadcasting and A...
Trump pushes a sweeping $9.4 billion in budget cuts — defunding PBS and slashing global aid — as the Senate races to respond.
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Poll: Americans Shift Toward Pro-Immigration Views
A Gallup poll shows Americans increasingly view immigration as a good thing — even as Trump pushes a tough deportation agenda.
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