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After her late husband’s donated organs saved a life, she gave her kidney to save the life of the same man

When Terri Herrington’s husband Bryan died 16 years ago, he saved the lives of four other people through organ donation. She befriended Jeffrey Granger, who received Bryan’s kidney and pancreas. When that kidney failed last year, Terri immediately volu…

Belmont Stakes crowns a winner

Tiz the Law won the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York, on Saturday, according to the race organzation’s official Twitter.

Federal judge denies Trump administration’s attempt to block release of Bolton’s book

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s attempt to block the upcoming publication of a book by former national security adviser John Bolton.

‘I want to see myself:’ Black women mount public and private campaign for Biden to pick a Black woman running mate

Influential Black women are mounting a robust effort to persuade presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden that selecting a black woman as his running would give him the best advantage to win the White House in November.

Eskimo Pie no more: Ice cream owners will drop ‘derogatory’ name

After nearly 100 years, Eskimo Pie ice cream will get a new name.

Judge clears way for John Bolton to publish his book, rejecting Trump administration effort to block it

A federal judge cleared the way for publication of a book critical of Trump book written by former White House national security adviser John Bolton.

      

CDC data: Covid-19 hit Hispanics, Blacks and those with underlying conditions harder

A new report released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows how the coronavirus has been especially devastating to certain communities.

‘Feels very unfair’: Families say cruise lines are using a ‘technicality’ to refuse refunds

One cruiser reported canceling less than an hour before refund eligibility, but Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and others aren’t budging on refunds.
      

Beyoncé drops ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth, proceeds to benefit Black-owned businesses

Beyoncé gifted the world a surprise single on Juneteenth: “Black Parade.”

      

Brands have been ignoring people of color for too long. He’s on a mission to change that.

Editor’s Note: The content in this story is part of a “Risk Takers” TV special. It airs on CNN on Saturday, June 20 at 2:30 pm ET.

Live updates: DC protesters topple Confederate statue; coronavirus surges not linked to protests; Trump rallies in Tulsa after Juneteenth

Demonstrators set fire to a Confederate statue in DC. Meanwhile, President Trump’s rally in Tulsa is tonight. The latest news Saturday.

      

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