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AURN News

Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane

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. Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic

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President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, Leaves Legacy of...

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2024/12/30

President Jimmy Carter has passed away at 100 years old. The 39th president will be best remembered for his dedication to humanitarian causes, foreign policy initiatives, and energy conservation efforts. One of the enduring legacies of his administration is the establishment of Black Music Month. In 1979, Carter declared June as Black Music Month, marking the first time a U.S. president officially recognized the cultural significance of African American music. Throughout his presidency, Carter

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Trump Floats Canada Statehood Idea on Social Media

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2024/12/30

(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state in a Christmas Day social media post, claiming the move would slash Canadian taxes and boost business. In a message that he posted on Truth Social, he said: “to Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, whose Citizens’ Taxes are far too high, but if Canada was to become our 51st State, their Taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily

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#OTD: Jazz Legend Cab Calloway Born in 1907

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2024/12/25

On Dec. 25, 1907, legendary jazz musician and bandleader Cabell “Cab” Calloway was born in Rochester, New York. Raised in Baltimore, Calloway left law school in the 1920s to sing with the Alabamians, launching a career that led him to Chicago’s thriving jazz scene and eventually to Harlem’s famed Cotton Club.During the 1930s big band era, Calloway’s charismatic stage presence and distinctive scat singing style electrified audiences. He recorded iconic hits such as “Minnie the Moocher,” “Kickin’ the

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#OTD: Libya Declares Independence from Italian Rule...

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2024/12/24

On Dec. 24, 1954, Libya declared its long-sought independence from colonial Italian rule, marking a pivotal turning point in its history. The United Libyan Kingdom was established under King Idris, who aimed to unify and modernize the country.Before this independence, Italy had controlled Libya for over four decades following a 1911 invasion. Shortly after independence, the United States initiated diplomatic relations, bolstering Libya’s international presence. King Idris’s reign continued until

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#OTD: Celebrating the Birth of Madam C. J. Walker,...

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2024/12/23

On this day, Dec. 23, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, entered the world on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana, to formerly enslaved parents. Orphaned at age seven and working as a domestic servant, she endured poverty and hardship before reinventing herself as “Madam” C. J. Walker. After experimenting with remedies for scalp conditions, Walker founded a thriving business empire selling Black hair care products and cosmetics. Her company employed thousands of African-American women,

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Spending Bill Fails, but GOP Vows To Cut Waste

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2024/12/20

(AURN News) — A clean spending bill failed to pass the House Thursday night following intervention from President-elect Donald Trump. The original funding bill was 1,500 pages long and, after Trump’s involvement in cutting waste, is down to 116 pages. "This is Washington. This is how the lawmaking is done. It's a long process," Johnson said. "Sometimes it takes a while to reach consensus." Johnson also anticipates a major shift when it comes to government spending when he says Republicans will have

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1:47

Amazon Drivers Strike Just Before the Holidays

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2024/12/20

Amazon drivers are hitting the picket lines in four states just days before Christmas, but the company insists that your holiday deliveries won't be affected. Workers represented by the Teamsters Union are striking at seven facilities, highlighting low wages and a lack of benefits. Although the Teamsters claim to represent around 7,000 workers, that's less than 1% of Amazon's workforce in the U.S. Drivers shared their struggles, stating many can't afford gifts for their own families this year

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Fani Willis Removed From Trump Election Case

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2024/12/20

A state of appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants. The indictment, however, remains intact. The decision leaves the prosecution's future uncertain as the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia is tasked with finding a new prosecutor to take over the case. The case, which has been stalled for months, involves Trump and others who are accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election

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Georgia Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis From...

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2024/12/20

According to The New York Times, Georgia's Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Atlanta prosecutor Fani T. Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald J. Trump and his allies, a surprising decision that could jeopardize the entire case. The three-judge panel, in a 2-1 ruling, reversed a trial court decision allowing Willis, Fulton County's district attorney, to continue prosecuting despite revelations of a romantic relationship with Nathan J. Wade, a lawyer she

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Inflation Battle Continues As Fed Cuts Rate

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2024/12/19

(AURN News) — The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, while emphasizing continued vigilance over inflation that remains above the central bank's 2% target.Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the economy's resilience amid the rate decision. "Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace," Powell said, noting that "GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter, about the same pace as

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Trump Rejects Bipartisan Spending Plan, Sparks...

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2024/12/19

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed Republicans and warned of the harm that may be about to hit Americans. The reason? President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a looming government shutdown. "House Republicans have been ordered to shut down the government and hurt everyday Americans all across this country. House Republicans will now own any harm that is visited upon the American people that results from a government shutdown or worse," said Jeffries. With federal

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Trump Allies Eye Cuts to FDIC, Experts Warn of...

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2024/12/19

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, reports from CNN have emerged that his allies are considering shrinking or even closing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), sparking widespread concern from financial experts. The FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per account, acting as a critical safety net funded by bank premiums rather than taxpayer dollars. Critics of the proposal include Patricia McCoy, a former legal regulator, who warns that eliminating or weakening the

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Rayful Edmond, Infamous D.C. "King of Cocaine," Dies...

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2024/12/19

Rayful Edmond, who once controlled a third of Washington, D.C.’s cocaine market during the 1980s crack epidemic, died at age 60 in federal custody, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday. Known as the city’s “king of cocaine,” Edmond’s network fueled soaring homicide rates and destroyed countless lives. Protected by armed enforcers, he oversaw a massive operation moving thousands of pounds of cocaine monthly. Arrested in 1989 at twenty-four, he received life without parole. Although generating

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Trump To Nominate Herschel Walker As U.S. Ambassador...

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2024/12/19

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Herschel Walker, the former football star and controversial 2022 Senate candidate, as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Walker, who has no known connection to the Bahamas, would require Senate confirmation. A Heisman Trophy winner and NFL standout, Walker reentered politics in 2022 at Trump’s urging, challenging Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock. His campaign was mired in controversy, including allegations from two women who claimed Walker, an

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#HollywoodLive: Jamie Foxx Tops Netflix Despite...

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2024/12/18

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart shares the latest highlights from Hollywood and beyond. Jamie Foxx is celebrating a big win as his new Netflix comedy special What Happened Was hits number one on the platform. Fresh off his recent birthday, Jamie reflects on life after last year’s near-fatal stroke. However, his celebrations took a turn when an altercation at Beverly Hills hotspot Mr. Chow’s left him needing stitches. Thankfully, Jamie’s okay and still riding high on his success.Tanya

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Still No Firm Answers on the Mystery Drones

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2024/12/18

(AURN News) — The White House is responding to mounting public concern over widespread drone sightings across the United States, with officials emphasizing the complex nature of America's aerial landscape. "There are more than 1 million drones that are lawfully registered with the Federal Aviation Administration here in the United States, and there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist, and law enforcement drones that are lawfully in the sky on any given day," National Security Council

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Harvard Law Sees Historic Drop in Black Enrollment...

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2024/12/18

Harvard Law School has reported a dramatic drop in Black student enrollment, with only 19 Black students entering this year's first-year class. That's the lowest number since the 1960s and comes after last year's Supreme Court decision striking down race-based affirmative action in college admissions. By comparison, Harvard Law enrolled 43 Black students last year, meaning the number has been cut by more than half. Meanwhile, Asian student enrollment saw a slight increase. Critics say the decision

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Trump's Guilty Verdicts Stand: Judge Rejects Immunity...

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2024/12/17

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn his 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records, dismissing his argument that the Supreme Court's immunity ruling protects him.Judge Juan Merchan ruled that the evidence presented at trial did not violate Trump's presidential immunity, calling the claims harmless error even if they were considered official acts. He also noted the "overwhelming evidence of guilt" presented at trial. Trump's legal team plans to appeal this,

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Trump Slams Biden's Sale of Border Wall Materials

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2024/12/17

(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump is accusing the Biden administration of undermining the upcoming transition of power by selling unused border wall materials at deeply discounted prices through government auction websites, intensifying a dispute over an issue that ranked among voters' top concerns in last month's presidential election. Speaking at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump said the Biden administration is selling the materials despite his planned use in future border wall

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Broadway Debut in...

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2024/12/17

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently made her Broadway debut in a special one-night performance of “& Juliet.” Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, fulfilled a lifelong dream of stepping onto the theater stage. “I feel very much in my element,” she told CBS News. Reflecting on her love for theater, Jackson said she was always performing as a child and felt deeply connected to the theater community. The experience included rehearsals, choreography,

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