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A ski jumper flies overhead on the 60-meter ski jump at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 7, 2021. The Suicide Hill Ski Bowl is home to 5 ski jumps - one being the infamous 90-meter Suicide Hill Ski Jump.

America's birthplace of organized skiing is in Michigan, here's what it looks like

Michigan photographer Nic Antaya started a documenting Ishpeming Ski Club to understand how it has birthed a handful of Olympic athletes and its culture.

Sonny Subia, a volunteer with the League of United Latin American Citizens, introduces Michael Schneider, FBI special agent in charge, to a group largely composed of Latino middle and high school students in Greeley, Colo., on Jan. 28.

A new House seat has big Latino voting power. It may be little comfort to Democrats

Donald Trump made gains with Latinos nationally in 2020. This year, voters in a competitive new Colorado congressional district are facing economic and pandemic concerns that could cost Democrats.

A smuggler (in background, behind truck with red cab) bypasses the border crossing in the town of Corinto and leads a pair of migrants on a footpath through a farm that leads from Honduras to Guatemala.

Why People Are Fleeing Honduras For The U.S.: 'All That's Left Here Is Misery'

Hunger, violence and catastrophic flooding are leading more families to flee Honduras for the southern U.S. border than any other country. At least 200 families a day are asking for asylum.

Grant-winning portraits of Black women fracture the mythical monolith

Photographer Tiffany J. Sutton challenges the one-dimensional perception of Black women through her award-winning portraits.

Big Rodeo Project, Greenville, Miss., Oct. 9, 2021

Not their first rodeo: How Black riders are reclaiming their place in cowboy culture

Black cowboys are often missing in pop culture depictions of cowboy culture. In reality, they have been a big part of cowboy history, as some estimates suggest as many as 1 in 4 cowboys were Black.

NSA Head Tells Senate His Agency Didn't Do Anything Wrong

NSA Director Keith Alexander told a Senate panel that his agency's program did indeed protect American's privacy while gathering data on terrorist activity. Alexander told lawmakers he wants to declassify more details to reassure everyone the programs are legal and effective.

Stormy Weather Makes For Soggy U.S. Open

The U.S. Open golf tournament gets underway Thursday near Philadelphia. Several inches of rain have soaked the course since last Friday. To preview the tournament, Linda Wertheimer talks to Christine Brennnan, a sports columnist for USA Today.

NPR's Uri Berliner discovers that among his REIT holdings is one that owns the Washington, D.C., site where, until recently, NPR had its headquarters. The building is being torn down and a new building with law offices will go up in its place.

How To Invest In Real Estate Without Being A Landlord

One of the simplest ways to invest in real estate is through a real estate investment trust. REITs generate income for investors by leasing commercial properties. As part of his quest to put $5,000 to work, NPR's Uri Berliner learns that what counts as real estate in a REIT keeps expanding.

Nikkei Plunge Causes Jitters In Global Markets

Just three weeks ago, Japanese stocks were at a multi-year high — raising hopes for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts to revitalize the world's third-largest economy. Since then, the market has dropped more than 20 percent.

Gamers Converge On LA For Electronic Entertainment Expo

The biggest players in the video gaming industry are attending E3. Gamers have been anticipating the unveiling of new products from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and other companies.

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