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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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Horrific School Shooting in Wisconsin Leaves 3 Dead

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2024/12/17

A heartbreaking situation is still unfolding at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, where at least three people have died following a shooting. Among the deceased are a teacher and a teenage student, with two additional students in critical condition. Authorities believe the shooter, also a juvenile, was a student at the school and was found dead at the scene. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed that police were conducting emergency training just miles away when the call

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Jamie Foxx Injured in Beverly Hills Birthday...

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2024/12/16

According to the Associated Press, Jamie Foxx required stitches after being struck in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at Mr. Chow, a popular restaurant in Beverly Hills. A representative for the actor told the Los Angeles Times that someone from another table threw a glass that hit Foxx in the mouth during the Friday night incident. The Beverly Hills Police Department responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon around 10 p.m. but later determined it was unfounded

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Texas Targets Out-of-State Abortion Care in National...

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2024/12/16

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York physician, Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, accusing her of illegally prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telehealth in violation of Texas laws. Paxton claims the medication caused complications requiring hospitalization and is seeking at least $100,000 in civil penalties for each violation. The lawsuit is one of the first to challenge state shield laws to protect out-of-state doctors providing abortion care after Roe

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Trump Vows to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time, Calling...

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2024/12/16

(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump has declared his intention to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, characterizing the practice as detrimental to the nation. "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn't!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation," he added. The biannual time change has a complex history in the United States. First established

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Southwest Airlines Ends Hispanic Student Flight...

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2024/12/16

According to Fortune.com, Southwest Airlines has ended its program assisting Hispanic college students living far from home, following a lawsuit by conservative activist Edward Blum and his group, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER). The program provided select students free flights to visit family or bring parents to campus. Isabella, one of the final recipients, expressed excitement about reuniting with family, but the initiative is now under legal scrutiny. Blum’s AAER claims the

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Americans Disapprove of Biden Pardoning Son Hunter

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2024/12/16

(AURN News) — President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, faces strong disapproval across party lines, according to two major polls released recently as his presidency draws to a close. A new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds that 51% of Americans somewhat or strongly disapproved of Hunter Biden's pardon. The disapproval spans the political spectrum, with 27% of Democrats, 51% of Independents, and 80% of Republicans opposing the decision. A separate Monmouth

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Biden's Clemency Wave: Progress or Missed Opportunity?

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2024/12/13

President Biden made history on Thursday, granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 others in what the White House calls the largest single-day active clemency in modern history.The commutations focused on those serving long sentences that would have been shorter under today's laws, while the pardons were for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes who have since rebuilt their lives. Advocates applaud the move but say more needs to be done. Critics also point to Biden's

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This Day in History: Jomo Kenyatta Elected as Kenya’s...

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2024/12/12

On Dec. 12, 1964, Jomo Kenyatta was elected the first president of the newly independent Kenya, marking a historic milestone for the nation.Born Kamau wa Ngengi on Oct. 20, 1893, in British East Africa, Kenyatta rose to prominence as a champion for land rights after white settlers seized Kenyan territories. Kenyatta’s political journey began with the East African Association, which led him to London to oppose British plans for an East African union. He spent 15 years abroad, studying and advocating

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USDA Invests $6.3 Billion To Transform Rural America

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2024/12/12

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $6.3 billion to modernize infrastructure in rural and tribal communities across 44 states, creating good-paying jobs and improving access to essentials like electricity and clean water. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the initiative aims to revitalize small towns and remote areas, fueling economic growth from the ground up. Most of the funding, $5.7 billion, will upgrade electric grids in 23 states, making power more reliable and

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D.C. Leaders Back Non-Citizens Voting

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2024/12/12

(AURN News) — Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson defended allowing non-citizen residents to vote in local elections during a House Appropriations Committee hearing this week. "We have a lot of long-term residents here who have the ability to work, they have work permits, and that's one level of identification that I think is well proven," Bowser said. The mayor also emphasized the importance of including residents with temporary protective status, adding, “We

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DOJ's Secret Record Seizures Raise Alarm Over Checks...

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2024/12/11

A new report from the Justice Department's Inspector General shows the Trump administration secretly obtained phone and text logs as part of a leak investigation in 2017 and 2018. The report found no political motives but criticized the DOJ for disregarding constitutional safeguards by targeting lawmakers and staff solely for their access to classified information.Using subpoenas and gag orders, prosecutors accessed records from providers like Apple, preventing those targeted from being notified

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May She Rest in Power: Nikki Giovanni, the...

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2024/12/11

Nikki Giovanni, the legendary poet, activist, and cultural trailblazer, passed away on Dec. 9 at the age of 81. A literary giant and a fearless truth teller, she died with her wife, Virginia Fowler, by her side. For over five decades, Giovanni's words were a battle cry for justice, a love letter to Black culture, and a mirror reflecting the beauty and complexity of the Black experience. Dubbed the Poet of the Black Revolution, her groundbreaking collections Feeling Black, Black Talk, and Black

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Biden Defends Economic Legacy

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2024/12/11

(AURN News) — President Joe Biden offered a spirited defense of his economic policies during a speech Tuesday at the Brookings Institution, framing his administration's work as a departure from "trickle-down economics" while acknowledging ongoing challenges for working families. "After decades of trickle-down economics that primarily benefited those at the very top, we've written a new book that's growing the economy the middle out and the bottom up, that benefits thus far everyone,” Biden

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This Day in History: Langston Hughes’ “Black...

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2024/12/11

On Dec. 11, 1961, Langston Hughes’ musical play Black Nativity, a retelling of the Christmas story, premiered on Broadway. Featuring traditional carols infused with gospel stylings and original compositions, it was among the first plays by an African-American writer to be performed on Broadway. Born in 1902, Hughes was a celebrated poet, playwright, novelist, and social activist whose legacy as a cultural leader continues to resonate. He passed away in 1967, but his work endures. In 2013, Black

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FBI Urges Smartphone Users to Prioritize Encrypted...

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2024/12/10

If you're a smartphone user, you may want to listen up. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging smartphone users to rethink how they communicate, warning iPhone and Android users against texting and recommending encrypted messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Facebook Messenger. However, the Bureau also raises concerns about these apps, stressing the need for responsible, managed encryption. This comes amid revelations of a cyber espionage campaign linked to China's Ministry of

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Black Unemployment Rate Spikes Higher

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2024/12/10

(AURN News) — Black unemployment rose to 6.4% in November despite overall job market stability, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report released as the nation prepares for the Trump administration to take office next month. While the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, the Black unemployment rate increased notably, even as rates for other racial groups showed little to no change. The economy added 227,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in November, with healthcare leading the

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Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death of...

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2024/12/10

Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with a history of mental illness, whose final moments on a New York City subway were captured on video. The verdict came after jurors deadlocked on a manslaughter charge, which the judge dismissed. Penny, a 26-year-old former Marine, faced up to four years in prison but was found not guilty. Neely had been acting erratically on the train before Penny, who is white,

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No Justice for Jordan: Penny Acquitted in Chokehold...

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2024/12/10

On Monday, a jury found Daniel Penny not guilty in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man experiencing a mental health crisis on a New York City subway. Penny, a former Marine, faced charges of criminally negligent homicide after a bystander's video of the incident sparked national protests and calls for justice. The jury deliberated for five days, deciding Penny's actions were not reckless under the law. The verdict brought mixed reactions inside and outside the

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Cheers in Damascus: Assad Regime Falls After 50 Years

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2024/12/10

The Assad regime, a brutal dictatorship that ruled Syria for over five decades, has fallen. A coalition of rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army executed a swift and coordinated offensive, seizing major cities before advancing on Damascus. Assad's weakened military, abandoned by distracted allies like Russia and Iran, crumbled under the pressure. In a dramatic twist, Assad, who fled the country as his government collapsed, was given asylum by Russian President

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Suspect Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder

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2024/12/10

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was taken into custody while eating at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after an employee recognized him and alerted police. Mangione was found with a firearm and several fake IDs, including one matching a fraudulent New Jersey ID used to book a hostel in New York before the shooting. Police also discovered a disturbing document expressing hostility

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