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NPR corrects significant errors in broadcast and online reports. Corrections of errors will be made in audio archives, written transcripts and on the Web site.
2009 Corrections
September 30, 2009
Gillespie's Goddaughter Blows Her Own Horn
All Things Considered, September 29, 2009
A previous version of this story quoted Jennie Litvack as saying Dizzy Gillespie "never had children of his own." Gillespie did, in fact, have a daughter in 1958, but he never mentioned her to the public or to Litvack. Also, shofars are not usually 3 1/2 feet long; they typically range between 6 inches and 4 feet.
September 30, 2009
Divided Village On Israeli-Lebanon Border In Limbo
All Things Considered, August 4, 2009
We incorrectly stated that Israel had been attacked by Syria and other Arab states in the 1967 war. In fact, Israel attacked first after Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser expelled United Nations troops from the Sinai and closed the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping.
September 30, 2009
Israel To Ban 'Catastrophe' Reference In Texts
All Things Considered, July 23, 2009
The original broadcast of this story said that "millions of Palestinians became refugees at the end of the 1948 war." That is incorrect. While millions of Palestinians are now considered refugees, the actual number who became refugees because of the war has been estimated at about 750,000, according to the United Nations' Palestinian refugee agency.
September 30, 2009
U.S. Soldier Sentenced to Death for 2003 Attack on Unit
All Things Considered, April 28, 2005
A version of this story broadcast Thursday incorrectly said this is the first time since 1966 that a U.S. service member has been sentenced to death. It was the first time since 1996.
September 29, 2009
Your Letters: Sharpton And Gingrich, Lorrie Moore
Weekend Edition Saturday, September 19, 2009
In the audio, we mistakenly called Lorrie Moore's novel A Very Crowded Life. In fact, the novel is called A Gate At The Stairs.
September 25, 2009
New Box Set Shows 'Where The Action' Really Was
Fresh Air from WHYY, September 24, 2009
In his review of the Rhino Records box set Where the Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets, rock historian Ed Ward referred to Alec Palao as the curator. Palao is one of the producers along with Andrew Sandoval, who was the sole compiler and curator of the collection. The Web text has been corrected.
September 24, 2009
Madoff Scheme 'Too Good To Be True'
Talk of the Nation, August 17, 2009
In our interview, Erin Arvedlund said that many so-called feeder funds that invested with Bernie Madoff did not reveal that Madoff was the manager, so many retirees never knew they were exposed. This was not true of one company she mentioned. Fairfield Greenwich Group, believing Madoff to be a selling point, did list him as the portfolio manager in many of their funds.
September 24, 2009
Sen. Dodd Backs Banking Superregulator
All Things Considered, September 23, 2009
It was stated that the Obama Administration has proposed eliminating the Office of Thrift Supervision and keeping the Office of the Controller of the Currency. The Obama administration is actually calling for a merger of the two federal bodies into one called the National Bank Supervisor.
September 24, 2009
Native Americans, Alaska Natives Overcome Hurdles to Health Care
Tell Me More, September 23, 2009
In the story it was said that the Indian Health Service was established in the year 1959. The service was established in 1955.
September 24, 2009
At G-20, Economic Powers To Focus On Stability
All Things Considered, September 23, 2009
The audio and a previous Web version of this story incorrectly identified President Bush's aide at the December G-20 summit as Dan Prince. His name is Dan Price.
September 24, 2009
Mostly Female Crowds Make 'Sex and the City' No. 1
Morning Edition, June 2, 2008
The audio for this story incorrectly attributes the final quote to Irina Smotrich. In fact, it is Jessica Vogel who says, "A lot of [shows and movies] focus on the men, and the relationships with the women and the friendships is always a side story. This, because it's been going on so long, the men have come and gone, the drinks have come and gone, the random nights have come and gone, but the friendships have always been there the whole time."
September 23, 2009
Poet's Wordplay Leads To MacArthur 'Genius' Award
All Things Considered, September 22, 2009
An interview with poet Heather McHugh closes with the quote, "The higher a monkey climbs, the more you see of his behind." The quote is attributed to Gen. Joe Stilwell (1883-1946), but it was first written by St. Bonaventure (ca. 1221-1274) in his book Conferences On the Gospel of John.
September 22, 2009
The Amazon Road: Paving Paradise For Progress?
All Things Considered, September 14, 2009
In the audio portion of Part 1 of the interactive graphic 'Stories From the Amazon Road,' we referred to Sao Paulo as Brazil's capital. In fact, Brasilia is the capital of Brazil. The audio has been corrected.
September 22, 2009
Who's Representing The Uninsured On Capitol Hill?
Morning Edition, September 22, 2009
In the audio version of this story, Ouachita is pronounced incorrectly. The correct pronunciation is WAH-shih-taw.
September 21, 2009
Your 140 Characters Of Fame
Weekend Edition Saturday, September 18, 2009
The original on-air version of this story referred to Rep. Joe Wilson as being from Louisiana. Wilson is from South Carolina.
September 18, 2009
Report Probes Spending On General Aviation
All Things Considered, September 17, 2009
Our report referred to some small airports that cater to recreational planes and corporate jets as "private" airports. That is an inaccurate characterization. Private airports are just that: airports that belong to private individuals or companies that restrict traffic. The airports being referred to in our report are open to public use.
September 18, 2009
What's Your Favorite Film About Food?
Talk of the Nation, August 6, 2009
In a response to the question, what's your favorite film about food, a caller answers "Last Supper, starring Wesley Snipes." Wesley Snipes did not star in Last Supper. Courtney B. Vance was the movie's star.
September 16, 2009
Swayze's Dancing Brought Characters To Life
Morning Edition, September 15, 2009
Our story reported that Patrick Swayze's first movie role was in The Outsiders in 1983. That was incorrect. Swayze's first film role came in Skatetown USA in 1979. Also, in a reference to the film Point Break, it was said that Patrick Swayze wore a mask with the likeness of President Richard Nixon while robbing banks. He actually wore a mask depicting the likeness of President Ronald Reagan.
September 15, 2009
A Renaissance For Cupcakes?
All Things Considered, September 13, 2009
In the discussion about cupcakes, a reference was made to the coffee shop Peet's being an imitator of Starbucks. Starbucks actually came after Peet's. Peet's was founded in 1966 and Starbucks was founded in 1971.
September 15, 2009
Affordable Health Insurance Elusive In Rural U.S.
Weekend Edition Sunday, June 14, 2009
The audio and a previous Web version of this story said that Larry Harbour and his wife were uninsured because of insurance plans requiring from $24,000 to $40,000 a year in premium payments alone. Harbour now says he misspoke and that the premiums he referred to were actually half that amount, from $12,000 to $20,000 a year.
September 15, 2009
At 104, She Was Still 'Classy'
Morning Edition, June 18, 2009
An earlier version of this story referred to a 2001 interview with Morant, but this interview took place in 2006.
September 14, 2009
Advocates Push To Include The Homeless In Medicaid
Morning Edition, August 25, 2009
On air and in an earlier Web version of the story, we said the House had passed a bill to expand Medicaid coverage. The full House has yet to vote on the legislation.
September 14, 2009
On A Good Day, E-Coupons Save Her 80 Percent
Weekend Edition Sunday, September 13, 2009
In the audio story, guest April Englebert refers to a site that does not exist. There is a functioning site called http://krazycouponlady.blogspot.com/
September 14, 2009
Your Swine Flu Questions, Answered
Talk of the Nation, September 8, 2009
In response to a question about egg allergy and the flu vaccine, NPR science editor Joe Neel misspoke. Chicken eggs are also used in manufacturing the inhaled flu vaccine, and it is not an alternative to a flu shot for people with egg allergy.
September 9, 2009
NFL: Dodging The Concussion Discussion?
Morning Edition, August 26, 2009
Frank Deford misspoke when he said New York University is "authorized to do a definitive study" on early-onset dementia. NYU proposed the study to the National Football League, but it has not been officially approved. The Web text has been corrected.
August 20, 2009
Company's 'ATM For Books' Prints On Demand
Morning Edition, May 28, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said that Darwin's study of earthworms was "one of his first" books. In fact, it was his last scientific book.
August 19, 2009
For California Dancemaker, It's All Step By Step
All Things Considered, August 18, 2009
The broadcast version of this story incorrectly identified one of the dancers as Rachel Johnson. Her correct name is Rebecca Johnson.
August 19, 2009
Jellyfish May Help Keep Planet Cool
Morning Edition, July 30, 2009
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly referred to "Caltech University." The correct name is California Institute of Technology.
August 19, 2009
Pot Collective Sprouts In Retirement Community
All Things Considered, August 13, 2009
In original versions of this story, we said that cocaine is classified by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule I drug. That is incorrect. Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II drug.
August 18, 2009
Folsom Embodies California's Prison Blues
All Things Considered, August 13, 2009
This story mistakenly said that California spends as much money on corrections as its entire education system. The story should have said that the state spends as much money on corrections as it does on its higher education system.
August 18, 2009
Midlife Cholesterol Linked To Dementia
Morning Edition, August 10, 2009
We said that Dr. Sam Gandy is a neurologist who heads Alzheimer's research at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In fact, Gandy is associate director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
August 18, 2009
Spain Runs Europe's First Commercial Solar Plant
Morning Edition, August 22, 2008
The on-air version of the story should have identified the plant as Europe's first commercial solar thermal power plant.
August 11, 2009
Military Family Taps Into Key Resource: Therapy
Weekend Edition Saturday, August 7, 2009
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly said that Leonard Contreras fought in the Gulf War in 1993. The correct year was 1991.
August 11, 2009
Thousands Volunteer For Swine Flu Vaccine Test
Morning Edition, August 11, 2009
In our swine flu update, NPR reporter Joanne Silberner said that previous seasonal flu vaccines have all been safe. As she and other NPR reporters have noted in other stories, there are questions about the safety of a flu vaccine used in 1976. After an unexpected outbreak of swine flu that year, a new vaccine was developed and used in 40 million people. Several hundred cases of a neurological condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome developed among those vaccinated, including 25 deaths. Researchers who studied the incident still are not sure whether it was the vaccine that caused the syndrome or if some viral infection or other cause was responsible for those cases of GB.
August 11, 2009
FAA: Midair Collision Mirrors Other Near-Misses
All Things Considered, August 10, 2009
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly stated that aircraft flying in the Hudson River corridor could be doing so without electronic transponders. In fact, transponders are required in the area.
August 9, 2009
The Sonoran Hotdog Crosses The Border
Morning Edition, August 6, 2009
In early Web versions of this story, we misspelled the last name of food historian Gary Nabhan.
August 7, 2009
Jefferson Conviction Is Bittersweet For Justice Dept.
Morning Edition, August 6, 2009
We said material seized by government investigators during a search of Rep. Jefferson's congressional office was ruled inadmissible in its entirety. In fact, some of the documents were not included in the congressman's constitutional challenge, and 46 of them were entered into evidence against him.
August 5, 2009
Episode 1: It's All About Carbon
All Things Considered, May 1, 2007
The on-air version of this story stated that energy is released when carbon-atom bonds are broken. To be more precise, energy is released after the bond is broken and carbon atoms grab on to other atoms.
August 5, 2009
Most Patients Happy With German Health Care
Morning Edition, July 3, 2008
In an interview, we said, "And when Germany became a nation in the 1880s, one of the first big things that the government did was to unite all of these what they call sickness funds into one system." In fact, Germany became a nation in 1871.
July 31, 2009
A History Of Museums, 'The Memory Of Mankind'
All Things Considered, November 24, 2008
Statements by Kevin Guilfoile Stephen Asma were drawn from NPR interviews done in 2006 and 2002, respectively. They should have been identified as such in the audio for this story. The text has been corrected to reflect the timing.
July 31, 2009
Congress May Revamp Secure I.D. Program
All Things Considered, July 28, 2009
A previous Web version of this story said that Sen. Daniel Akaka is from Alaska. The senator is actually from Hawaii.
July 28, 2009
Dig Finds A Thriving Cultural Mecca In Indianapolis
All Things Considered, July 23, 2009
In the audio version of this story, a student who was quoted as being Zack Harner was actually Brandon Muncy. A previous Web version's photo caption incorrectly identified a student as Brenden Muncie. He is actually Michael Essex. The text has been corrected.
July 26, 2009
Student Leaders Reflect, 20 Years After Tiananmen
Morning Edition, June 3, 2009
The audio introduction to this story said, "Back in 1989, before the dawn of the Internet, three young students at Beijing University were among those at the center of the drama in Tiananmen Square." In fact, accounts of the Tiananmen Square killings were relayed via the Internet in 1989.
July 26, 2009
Using Psychology To Save You From Yourself
All Things Considered, June 8, 2009
The audio and a previous Web version of this story said that the city of Greensboro, N.C., was currently experimenting with a program designed to help prevent teenage mothers from having another child by offering a payment of $1 for each day that a young woman did not get pregnant. Greensboro in the past experimented with such a program, but no such program is currently in effect.
July 26, 2009
FBI Marks 100; Former Agent Has Long Memories
Weekend Edition Saturday, July 26, 2008
The story says the FBI has "more that 28,000 agents." Actually, the FBI has about 30,000 employees -- including support staff, surveillance teams and more than 12,000 special agents.
July 24, 2009
Baptist Leaders Face Challenge On Women's Roles
Morning Edition, July 24, 2009
In some broadcasts, we incorrectly said that the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is based in Dallas, Texas. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is based in Ft. Worth, Texas.
July 23, 2009
Who Has Access To Max Baucus?
All Things Considered, July 22, 2009
In the audio version of this story and in a previously published text version, we said 13 percent of Sen. Max Baucus' re-election funds came from Montana donors. That number should have been 5 percent.
July 23, 2009
Arbitration Firm Settles Minnesota Legal Battle
Morning Edition, July 23, 2009
Our story identified Richard Naimark as the vice president of the National Arbitration Forum. That is incorrect. Mr. Naimark is senior vice president of the American Arbitration Association.
July 23, 2009
Atlanta Family Slashes Carbon Footprint
Morning Edition, April 1, 2008
An earlier version of this graphic included incorrect data. The graphic has been corrected.
July 22, 2009
Senate Rejects Concealed Weapons Measure
All Things Considered, July 22, 2009
In an early version of this story, we reported that Iowa was one of two states that do not issue permits for concealed weapons. That is incorrect. The two states that do not issue permits for concealed weapons are Illinois and Wisconsin.
July 22, 2009
Barnes And Noble Launches Kindle Competition
Morning Edition, July 21, 2009
The audio report says Amazon's e-books are only readable on the Kindle. This is incorrect. Amazon e-books downloadable on the Kindle can also be downloaded and read on the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch using the Amazon Kindle for iPhone application.
July 21, 2009
Jazz Omnivores: 'Dying Will Be Easy' (And Fun)
Fresh Air from WHYY, October 2, 2008
The broadcast version of this review misidentified a distorted trombone played by Bryan Hooten and incorrectly cited the album's title. The audio on this page has been updated.
July 17, 2009
The Mexican Institute Of Sound Returns
Morning Edition, July 17, 2009
Some versions of this story heard on air attributed "Bittersweet Symphony" to The Rolling Stones. In fact, the song was recorded by The Verve.
July 17, 2009
Region Reconsiders China's Economic, Military Might
Morning Edition, July 15, 2009
Our report said the U.S. sent two carrier battle groups into the Strait of Taiwan in 1995. In fact, that action was taken in 1996.
July 15, 2009
What Will Follow Episcopalian Vote For Gay Clergy?
Morning Edition, July 15, 2009
While Janis Joplin recorded a much-played version of "Me and Bobby McGee," a song quoted in this story, the song was written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson.
July 14, 2009
Korean School Preps Students For Ivy League
All Things Considered, July 2, 2009
Our report said that this year's graduating class at Daewon included seven students at Cornell and five at Stanford. Those are actually the number of students that will be attending those schools. Twelve students were admitted to Cornell and seven to Stanford.
July 12, 2009
Sotomayor's Past, Personality To Be Scrutinized
All Things Considered, July 10, 2009
Previous versions of this story incorrectly said that the firefighters who filed the lawsuit over a promotion exam were African-American. In fact, the firefighters were white.
July 12, 2009
American Christian Funding Flows To Jewish Settlers
All Things Considered, June 12, 2009
The Web version of this story incorrectly stated the number of Jewish settlers estimated to be living in territory captured by Israel in the 1967 war. The number of settlers living in the West Bank exceeds 270,000, according to Israel’s census of 2007. The number of Jews living in all lands captured by Israel in 1967 — the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, the Golan Heights and East Jerusalem — was estimated to be 460,000 to 480,000 in 2007. The text has been corrected to specify the estimate relevant to the West Bank, which was the focus of the story.
July 10, 2009
BP Cuts Back Its Alternative Energy Division
All Things Considered, July 9, 2009
A previous Web version of this story said BP closed its alternative energy division. This is not the case; the company is reducing the size of the division.
July 2, 2009
Figuring Michael Jackson's Estate A Complex Task
Weekend Edition Saturday, June 27, 2009
We incorrectly said that NPR makes a payment every time a brief piece of music is played in a news story. In fact, fair use rules permit the journalistic use of short pieces of music in news stories without any payment being made.
July 2, 2009
'Ice Age' 3-D: Blended-Family Fun, With Dino Bites
All Things Considered, July 1, 2009
The broadcast version of this story mistakenly said that an ice age "marked the death of the dinosaurs." The text on this page has been updated.
June 26, 2009
New Biography Examines Rumsfeld's 'Rules'
Fresh Air from WHYY, June 25, 2009
In broadcast versions of this story, Donald Rumsfeld was identified as a former Secretary of State. The archived audio here has been updated.
June 26, 2009
Still No Sign Of Winner In Minnesota Senate Race
All Things Considered, June 25, 2009
In his conversation with Robert Siegel, reporter Mark Zdechlik incorrectly said former Sen. Norm Coleman took a job with the National Jewish Democratic Council. In fact Coleman is serving as a consultant and strategic adviser to the Republican Jewish Coalition.
June 20, 2009
Will The Public Recoil From Guns In Parks?
All Things Considered, May 22, 2009
In some broadcasts, we incorrectly stated that the measure allowing visitors to carry loaded guns into national parks takes effect in 90 days. It actually takes effect in nine months.
June 19, 2009
Iran Braces For Another Mass Opposition Protest
Morning Edition, June 18, 2009
In this report, listeners heard a clip of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. We should have mentioned that the clip was courtesy of Al-Jazeera.
June 18, 2009
Rape Case Highlights Arbitration Debate
All Things Considered, June 9, 2009
Our story cited research by Public Citizen supporting arguments for changing the system of mandatory arbitration. We should have pointed out that Public Citizen is an advocacy and lobbying group that opposes mandatory arbitration.
June 17, 2009
Economic Crisis Jeopardizes Global Health
Morning Edition, June 15, 2009
We said that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is announcing a $20 billion initiative to support women in developing countries whose health has been jeopardized by the global economic crisis. There is no new initiative. At the secretary-general’s June 15 forum on global health, Ban called on donors to honor existing commitments to the Millennium Development Goals, pledges that amount to $20 billion between 2007 and 2015.
June 15, 2009
Zach Galifianakis Stars In 'The Hangover'
Talk of the Nation, June 9, 2009
We said that Zach Galifianakis had a show on MTV. The show was actually on VH1.
June 12, 2009
Gunman Fires In Holocaust Museum, Kills Guard
Morning Edition, June 11, 2009
We said that the headquarters of Aryan Nations is located in Idaho. According to the Web site of Aryan Nations, the organization's mailing address is in South Carolina.
June 10, 2009
Pakistan Secures Key Swat Valley City
All Things Considered, May 30, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said, "The army has offered cash rewards of as much as $60,000 for information leading to the arrest of top militant leaders." The correct figure is $600,000.
June 9, 2009
High Court Says Judge Should Have Stepped Aside
Morning Edition, June 9, 2009
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the chief executive donated $3 million to the judge's re-election campaign. We regret the error.
June 4, 2009
Wave Of Fraud Cases Stretches FBI Ranks
All Things Considered, April 1, 2009
Earlier Web versions of this story erroneously referred to the Drug Enforcement Administration as the Drug Enforcement Agency.
June 4, 2009
Why Accidents (The Pregnant Kind) Happen
Morning Edition, April 20, 2009
We said, "There are many [methods of birth control] -- hormonal methods, such as birth control pills, the patch, a three-month shot, a ring that's placed over the cervix ... or there are barrier methods -- IUDs, the cervical cap, the diaphragm, and male and female condoms." In fact, the birth control ring leaks small doses of estrogen and progestin directly into the bloodstream through the vaginal walls. Also, the IUD is not a barrier method.
June 4, 2009
Take That! High-Tech Ways To Fight Off Pirates
All Things Considered, April 17, 2009
We described the LRAD -- the Long Range Acoustic Device -- as "a deterrent tone, loud and focused enough to cause severe pain and even deafness if you're directly in its path." In fact, a person would suffer permanent hearing loss only if exposed to the sound for minutes or even just seconds, depending on how loud and far away it was.
June 2, 2009
Boyle Places Second In 'Britain's Got Talent'
Morning Edition, June 1, 2009
We said Susan Boyle had been "flown to the United States to appear on Oprah Winfrey’s show." In fact, the interview was conducted remotely via a video link; Boyle remained in the U.K.
June 1, 2009
Beloved Gorilla Still Charms In New Kids' Book
Weekend Edition Saturday, May 30, 2009
We described Bushman the gorilla as "stuffed ... and still on display at the Lincoln Park Zoo." In fact, he has been on exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum since December 1951.
June 1, 2009
Angry S. Koreans Mourn Ex-President
All Things Considered, May 29, 2009
We incorrectly said that "Roh [Moo-hyun] lost the last election to Lee [Myung-bak] primarily over South Korea's sagging economy." In fact, Roh was limited to one term by South Korea's Constitution.
June 1, 2009
Tensions Rise On Korean Peninsula
Weekend Edition Saturday, May 30, 2009
We incorrectly said that South Korean President Lee Myung-bak had killed himself. It was actually former President Roh Moo-hyun who committed suicide.
May 29, 2009
Old-School Sitcoms Find Fans Among A Younger Set
All Things Considered, May 28, 2009
The audio version of this story incorrectly identifies a Disney Channel programming executive as Andy Bonnet. His name is Adam Bonnett; the text on this page has been updated.
May 27, 2009
Torture Memo Author Not Seen As Ideologue
All Things Considered, April 28, 2009
We referred to a forum last week at "Chapman College in Southern California." The school, in Orange, Calif., is actually called Chapman University.
May 26, 2009
Illinois Lawmakers Considering Civil Unions
Morning Edition, May 26, 2009
We incorrectly referred to a gay rights group as "Equity Illinois." It is actually called "Equality Illinois."
May 20, 2009
Indy's Brickyard Celebrates 100th Birthday
Morning Edition, May 20, 2009
In some broadcasts, we incorrectly referred to "Back Home Again in Indiana" as the Indiana state song. The official state song is actually "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away."
May 19, 2009
A Rising-Star Writer And A Miraculous Maid
All Things Considered, April 18, 2009
In earlier versions of this story, we should have noted that the play has enjoyed four successful runs, including one at California's Marin Theatre Company.
May 18, 2009
Ex-Chinese Leader's Memoir To Be Published
All Things Considered, May 14, 2009
We said, "By the time soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, killing hundreds, Zhao Ziyang had already been deposed for supporting the demonstrators." According to most accounts at the time, most of the shootings took place west of Tiananmen Square on Chang'an Avenue, and not in the square itself.
May 18, 2009
Illuminati: Pet Villains Strike Again In 'Demons'
Morning Edition, May 14, 2009
We incorrectly identified the video game featuring the audio of the Illuminati as "Resident Evil 4." In fact, the clip was from "Deus Ex."
May 13, 2009
Why Are Meteorites So Expensive?
All Things Considered, May 12, 2009
In this interview, David Herskowitz said, "Out of all of history, there have been no meteorite-persons collisions. In other words, not one meteorite has hit any human being on this planet." This is not correct. In 1954, a meteorite came through the roof of a house in Sylacauga, Ala., and struck Ann Elizabeth Hodges on the hand and hip.
May 8, 2009
'Easy Rider' Is 40; How Dennis Hopper's Celebrating
Weekend Edition Saturday, May 2, 2009
In the interview, Dennis Hopper said, "When ['Easy Rider'] went to the Turner Channel, the classic movie channel, they called me and asked me if I wanted to watch them cut the film." In fact, the edited version of "Easy Rider" runs on AMC, not Turner Classic Movies.
May 7, 2009
An Old Scourge, Piracy, Is New Again
Morning Edition, May 4, 2009
We incorrectly referred to Robert Ritchie as a historian at the California Institute of Technology. His correct title is historian and director of research at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, Calif.
May 6, 2009
Actor Kal Penn Trades 'House' For White House
Morning Edition, April 8, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said, "Penn volunteered for the Obama campaign during the Iowa primaries." We should have said the Iowa caucuses.
May 4, 2009
Impact Of Souter Retirement Examined
All Things Considered, May 1, 2009
In some broadcasts, we referred to a ruling concerning Exxon's oil spill "in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska." The spill was actually in Prince William Sound.
May 1, 2009
UK's Brown Defeated Over Nepalese Soldiers
Morning Edition, May 1, 2009
We said, "The Gurkha cause has been greatly helped by the support of actress Joanna Lumley, who starred in the television series "The New Avengers" in the '60s ..." In fact, Lumley starred in "The New Avengers" in the 1970s.
April 29, 2009
Specter Party Switch A Boost To Obama
Morning Edition, April 29, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said, "Just remember, 100 days is only one-tenth of [President Obama's] term." In fact, 100 days is about one-fifteenth of a four-year term.
April 29, 2009
Europe Monitoring Swine Flu Cases
Morning Edition, April 29, 2009
In some broadcasts, in referring to anti-viral drugs, we mistakenly said, "A German health expert argues that the vaccines don't save lives, but just alleviate the symptoms." There is no vaccine against swine flu.
April 28, 2009
Gazans Skeptical Obama Will Bring Mideast Change
All Things Considered, January 20, 2009
We said, "The U.N. here estimates that some 50,000 homes in the territory were damaged or destroyed in the Israeli attacks." Actual figures of home destruction, however, appear to have been much lower. Estimates by the Palestine Central Bureau of Statistics established that about 4,100 Gaza homes were destroyed and 17,000 were damaged, for a total of 21,100 -- a figure cited in subsequent NPR reports.
April 28, 2009
Israel, Palestinians Wait For Obama Inauguration
Morning Edition, January 20, 2009
We said, "The U.N. said they believe at least 55,000 homes [on the east side and in the south of Gaza City] all are partially destroyed in the fighting." Actual figures of home destruction, however, appear to have been much lower. Estimates by the Palestine Central Bureau of Statistics established that about 4,100 Gaza homes were destroyed and 17,000 were damaged, for a total of 21,100 -- a figure cited in subsequent NPR reports.
April 27, 2009
Remembering GM At Its Zenith
All Things Considered, April 27, 2009
In some broadcasts, we included "Little Deuce Coupe" among the songs inspired by GM cars. In fact, the Beach Boys song is about a 1932 Ford.
April 27, 2009
Mexico Outbreak The Latest In String Of Flu Panics
All Things Considered, April 25, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said the swine flu virus combines human RNA and DNA from pigs. In fact, the virus combines RNA from humans and pigs.
April 27, 2009
Questions Remain Over Interrogation Memos
Weekend Edition Saturday, April 25, 2009
We said, "Apparently [California Rep. Jane Harman's] voice was heard on, I guess it was an unauthorized wiretap." In fact, reports say the wiretap had been approved by a court. We also said Harman was "apparently talking to people at the American Israeli Political Action Group, AIPAC." Published reports actually say she was talking to a suspected Israeli agent, who offered political help if she would intercede on behalf of two indicted AIPAC members suspected of espionage.
April 27, 2009
Chinese Businessman Hears The Sound Of Money
All Things Considered, April 24, 2009
The introduction to this story said, "Do you want to hear a lizard that cries like a baby?" Salamanders are not lizards. Lizards are reptiles; salamanders are amphibians.
April 24, 2009
Another Casualty Of The Recession: Child Support
Weekend Edition Sunday, April 5, 2009
The statistician who provided the statistic used in the introduction to this story now says that number is inaccurate. We said, "In Connecticut, motions to modify [child support or alimony] payments filed by people divorced or divorcing grew by more than 50 percent last year." According to judicial statistician Greg Pac, those motions increased by less than 1 percent, in all family cases. However, Family Court judges and other court workers continue to report pressure in the system from what they believe is the increased volume and complexity of cases in which people have to renegotiate their court-ordered support payments.
April 23, 2009
Living On The Edge: 15 Days From Homeless
All Things Considered, April 16, 2009
In some versions of this story, we said Sylvia Martinez's daughter earns $700 a week as a customer service rep at a "Fortune" 500 company. She actually earns $700 every two weeks.
April 22, 2009
Kalamazoo: A Potential Beacon for Detroit?
Morning Edition, April 22, 2009
We described the "Kalamazoo Promise" as "a program that guarantees every child who spends at least four years in Kalamazoo public schools ... money to go to college at any school in Michigan." In fact, the money can only be used at any public state of Michigan university or community college.
April 22, 2009
In A Texas Town, A Film Premiere Hits Home
Morning Edition, April 15, 2009
We said, "Kelly was one of more than two dozen public housing residents, nearly all of them black, who were targeted by the Robert County District Attorney, then arrested and charged with selling cocaine." Hearne, Texas, is actually in Robertson County.
April 21, 2009
Week In Review: Economy; Terror Memos
Weekend Edition Saturday, April 18, 2009
In discussing a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we referred to crash tests of "small lightweight cars with bigger cars ... with SUVs, and others and so forth." In fact, the institute's crash tests involved collisions between a small car and a midsize model from the same manufacturer.
April 21, 2009
Pulitzer High Offset By Low Newspaper Demand
Morning Edition, April 21, 2009
In some broadcasts, we mistakenly identified the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting as "The Detroit News." It was actually the "Detroit Free Press."
April 20, 2009
Turkey's Roma Demand Homes Back
Weekend Edition Sunday, April 19, 2009
We said, "Ever since [the Roma] began their odyssey from the Indian subcontinent two-and-a-half millennia ago, they’ve been feared and demonized." In fact, the Roma left India in the 11th century, about one millennium ago.
April 20, 2009
South Korean Blogger Acquitted
Morning Edition, April 20, 2009
On the air and in earlier Web versions, we said that the blogger wrote under the name "Minerva, after the Greek goddess of wisdom." In fact, Minerva was the Roman name for the Greek goddess Athena.
April 17, 2009
Gaza Fighting Reverberates In France
Morning Edition, January 26, 2009
We said, "[I]n Paris, two Muslim girls were harassed by a Jewish gang." In fact, the two Muslim students were boys.
April 17, 2009
Drug War Tops Obama's Mexico Agenda
All Things Considered, April 16, 2009
We said, "I think that President Obama and his administration are quite aware that the United States provides 90 percent of all the weapons that are being used in the mayhem currently taking place in Mexico." In fact, the 90 percent figure originated with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which concluded that 90 percent of the firearms recovered in Mexico and traced successfully originated from various sources within the continental U.S.
April 17, 2009
Bam! Football Analyst Madden Retires
All Things Considered, April 16, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said, "Madden ended his career working for 'Monday Night Football' on ESPN." In fact, he was working for 'Sunday Night Football' on NBC when he decided to retire.
April 17, 2009
Hands Of An Artist: Daniel French's Lincoln Memorial
Morning Edition, March 1, 2010
The audio version and earlier Web versions of this story said, "He's on our pennies, our dollar bills ..." Lincoln's portrait is on the $5 bill.
April 16, 2009
Bank Lending Still Lags, Report Says
All Things Considered, April 15, 2009
We said, "Regulators will assess whether the banks have the capital to withstand this more negative forecast [during the stress test], and if it's determined they don't, they'll have two months to raise capital from private sources." In fact, the banks will have six months to raise the needed capital.
April 15, 2009
Offshore Tax Havens Still Abound
All Things Considered, April 14, 2009
We said, "Everybody in America could have their income tax bill cut about 12 percent ... so one month a year you wouldn't have to pay income taxes, all else being equal." But 12 percent is not the same as 1/12; a 12 percent cut would be equivalent to not paying taxes for more than six weeks.
April 9, 2009
Books On Warriors And Sieges
All Things Considered, April 7, 2009
We said the book "The Siege" was "published in Albania in 1970, then translated into French and published in Paris in 1994, and now translated into English by David Bellos." In fact, English translations were published in 1974 and 1980.
April 7, 2009
Gates Looking To Speed Up F-35 Production
Morning Edition, April 7, 2009
In some broadcasts, we referred to the "General Accounting Office." It's actually the Government Accountability Office.
April 7, 2009
Posting Letters Relieve Sting Of College Rejection
Morning Edition, April 7, 2009
We misidentified the student who wrote about the rejection walls for her school paper. Her name is Danielle Edelman, not Danielle Edelson.
April 7, 2009
Another Father Of The Hydrogen Bomb
Weekend Edition Saturday, April 4, 2009
We said, "[T]here are actually two or three singularities. One of them is the one that Ulam came up with in a conversation in 1958 with John von Neumann." Stanislaw Ulam wrote about the conversation in 1958, but Von Neumann died in February 1957.
April 6, 2009
Out Of Work And Need Support? Try A Local Church
All Things Considered, March 30, 2009
In audio and earlier Web versions of this story, we incorrectly identified Jim Bartley as having worked for Lenovo, the computer maker. In fact, he had been employed by STMicroelectronics as an account manager for Lenovo.
April 6, 2009
Pentagon To Release Next Year's Budget
Morning Edition, April 6, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said the attack on the USS Cole took place "in the 1990s." In fact, the bombing occurred on Oct. 12, 2000.
April 3, 2009
Car Stereo Theft: A Dying Crime
Morning Edition, March 24, 2009
In some broadcasts, the introduction to this story said, "We're hearing that the bad economy is likely to increase crime." We should have said, "We're hearing that the bad economy is likely to increase property crime."
April 3, 2009
Bill Expanding AmeriCorps Prompts Funding Debate
Morning Edition, March 24, 2009
In some broadcasts, we incorrectly said, "Barbara Reynolds runs Volunteer Maryland, which places about 75,000 AmeriCorps members across the state." The correct number is 75 AmeriCorps members.
April 2, 2009
Scientists Race To Create Better TB Vaccine
Morning Edition, March 27, 2009
In the original Web version of this story, we stated incorrectly in the photo caption that the beaker held by Jerry Sadoff contained enough bacteria to make almost 3 million doses of a TB vaccine. The beaker contained enough bacteria for about 2 million doses. We also incorrectly stated that Aeras had already conducted safety tests of its new vaccines on human volunteers in the United States. Those human tests have not yet taken place. And a clarification: After publication, Aeras informed NPR that clinical trials are no longer scheduled for India.
April 2, 2009
'Bellwether' New York Race Too Close To Call
Talk of the Nation, April 1, 2009
We said, "[Norm] Coleman needs to win 57 percent of the [400 previously rejected] votes that are about to be counted for him to surpass that 225 [lead by Al Franken]." In fact, he would need to win more than 78 percent of the 400 outstanding votes to overcome a 225-vote lead.
April 2, 2009
For Obama, A Week Of Multitasking
Weekend Edition Saturday, March 28, 2009
We said, "[T]here is burned into the memory of all of Europe, especially Germany, the years in the 1930s when they had inflation." Hyperinflation in Germany was ended in 1923, with the creation of the rentenmark.
April 1, 2009
Among Catholics, Obama's Allure May Be Dimming
All Things Considered, March 27, 2009
We said, "Mr. Obama has revoked a rule that prohibited international organizations that receive U.S. aid from mentioning abortion." In fact, the law specifically did not "prohibit the provision, consistent with local law, of information or counseling about all pregnancy options."
March 31, 2009
President Ousts GM CEO In Effort To Restructure Motor City
Tell Me More, March 31, 2009
In some broadcasts, the introduction to this segment said "both [GM and Chrysler] have been given 60 days with some government assistance to come up with a better strategy." In fact, Chrysler has been given a 30-day deadline.
March 30, 2009
New York May Drop 'Rockefeller' Drug Laws
Weekend Edition Saturday, March 28, 2009
We said, "Dan Donovan is DA in Rockland County and heads the State District Attorneys Association." Donovan is actually the district attorney for Richmond County.
March 30, 2009
Economist: Obama Sweeping Tax Reform Under Rug
Morning Edition, March 25, 2009
In the interview, we said, "The way [the tax credit of up to $800 for working families] is working right now, is that it’s a reduction in withholding. So, everybody is getting a little bit more in their paycheck every week." In fact, the $800 tax credit begins phasing out for couples whose income is more than $150,000.
March 30, 2009
Three Mile Island 30 Years Later
Weekend Edition Saturday, March 28, 2009
We said, "And things really did go downhill in 1986 when the Chernobyl reactor core caught on fire in Russia." Chernobyl is in Ukraine, which was part of the Soviet Union in 1986.
March 26, 2009
Laid-Off Man Offers Nickel's Worth Of Fix-It Advice
Morning Edition, March 25, 2009
Audio versions and earlier Web versions of this story referred to John Morefield as an architect, including a reference in an earlier headline. Though he has a degree in architecture from the University of Arizona, he is not a licensed architect in the state of Washington.
March 26, 2009
Study Links Red Meat To Cancer, Heart Disease
All Things Considered, March 24, 2009
We said, "Compare that tripling of risk, a 300 percent increase in death [among smokers], to what the study found about red meat -- a 30 percent increase." In fact, a tripling of risk is a 200 percent increase.
March 25, 2009
Answers To Questions On Economic Stimulus
All Things Considered, February 19, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said that the stimulus plan would give a couple earning $250,000 an $800 tax credit in each of two years. While the maximum benefit is $800, it is phased out for couples earning between $150,000 and $190,000.
March 25, 2009
Sister Act: A New Take On Dorothy Wordsworth
All Things Considered, March 22, 2009
We said that Wordsworth’s poem, "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey,” referred to "a beautiful abbey in England." Tintern Abbey is actually in Wales.
March 25, 2009
U.S. Dispatches Additional Agents To Mexican Border
All Things Considered, March 24, 2009
We said, "He [Sen. Joseph Lieberman] also hopes Congress will try again to close the so-called gun show loophole, which exempts weapons buyers from having to undergo a criminal background check if they buy arms at a gun show rather than from a store." In fact, licensed dealers who sell at gun shows have to conduct background checks, although individuals who sell guns there do not.
March 24, 2009
The Authors Who Made My 'Day To Day'
Day to Day, March 20, 2009
The story incorrectly referred to "the late Joan Didion." Joan Didion has not died.
March 20, 2009
Week In Review With Dan Schorr
Weekend Edition Saturday, March 14, 2009
In the interview, Dan Schorr said, "When I was stringer for 'The New York Times' in Holland back in 1948, I found that the Dutch had been playing baseball even during the German occupation." The article was actually written for "The Christian Science Monitor" in 1949.
March 20, 2009
Geeky Celebration? It's 1234567890 Day
Day to Day, February 13, 2009
The audio for this story, as well as earlier Web versions, confused the computer operating system Unix with Unix time, a system describing points in time that is used by Unix and other computer operating systems.
March 19, 2009
Former Top Intel Candidate Responds To Critics
All Things Considered, March 10, 2009
We mistakenly said that "all seven members" of the Senate Intelligence Committee opposed Freeman's appointment. We should have said all seven Republican members.
March 17, 2009
Beware: It's The Ides Of March
Weekend Edition Sunday, March 15, 2009
In the interview, we said the "ides" was "the 15th of the month and it really is the middle of the month." In fact, in the ancient Roman calendar the "ides" refers to the 15th day of March, May, July, or October or the 13th day of the other months.
March 17, 2009
Before Rosa Parks, There Was Claudette Colvin
Weekend Edition Sunday, March 15, 2009
The introduction to this story said, "...on Dec. 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Ala., Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus and give up her seat to a white person." In fact, Parks was already sitting in the black section in the back of the bus when she refused to give up her seat.
March 16, 2009
J.C. Penney Adds Stores
Morning Edition, March 16, 2009
Earlier Web versions of this story incorrectly suggested that J.C. Penney is "losing money."
March 13, 2009
NPR Poll: Obama Has 11-Point Lead In Swing States
Morning Edition, October 24, 2008
In some versions of this story, we incorrectly said that George W. Bush won the 15 battleground states by 15 percent in 2004. The correct figure is 4 percentage points.
March 11, 2009
The Mahatma's Bowl
Weekend Edition Saturday, March 7, 2009
We referred to Gandhi as a "Cambridge-educated lawyer." He actually studied law at University College London.
March 11, 2009
Ex-Prisoner Sues California Over Years In Solitary
All Things Considered, March 8, 2009
The introduction to this story said it was about "a man who’s been locked up in a Supermax unit for eight years." Ernesto Lira is no longer in prison.
March 6, 2009
Once-Proud Hummer May Be On The Way Out
All Things Considered, March 5, 2009
We incorrectly located "GM's Hummer Driving Academy" in Fort Wayne, Ind. In fact, the Hummer Driving Academy is near South Bend, and it is owned and run by AM General, not GM.
March 5, 2009
New Mass. Health Insurance Law Breeds Fraud
Morning Edition, March 3, 2009
The story described a 47-year-old businessman making $40,000 a year and said, "As long as he goes without insurance, the state penalizes him. At tax time he’ll get a $900 fine." According to the state of Massachusetts, someone fitting that description would be eligible for a waiver of the penalty.
March 5, 2009
Madoff Whistle-Blower Testifies, Blasts SEC
All Things Considered, February 4, 2009
An earlier Web version of this story incorrectly attributed an SEC official's comments to Inspections Director Lori Richards. The comments actually were made by Enforcement Division Director Linda Chatman Thomsen.
March 3, 2009
What's Next For Retired NFL Coach Tony Dungy?
Morning Edition, March 3, 2009
We incorrectly identified an audio excerpt at the beginning of this interview. We said it was "the general manager of the Indianapolis Colts, introducing his team's coach just after a Super Bowl victory in 2007." In fact the excerpt we played was of local sportscaster Bob Lamey.
March 3, 2009
Gaza Highlights Turkey's Unique Role In Middle East
All Things Considered, February 2, 2009
Our translation of the Turkish at the beginning of the story was incorrect. In the excerpt we included, the boy is yelling, "Help for Gaza."
February 26, 2009
Lawmakers Hope To Improve U.S.-Muslim Relations
Tell Me More, February 26, 2009
In some broadcasts, we said that "Sen. Kerry may go [to Syria] in the near future." In fact, he has already returned from Syria.
February 25, 2009
Christian Filmmakers Creating An Industry Of Faith
Weekend Edition Saturday, February 21, 2009
In the audio version of this story and in an earlier print version, we said, "Doug Philips, the festival's organizer, told the audience they were drawing the Maginot line in the culture wars." While Mr. Philips made the "Maginot line" reference in an interview, he did not use that metaphor in his public appearance.
February 24, 2009
Beheading Of Muslim TV Exec Spurs Questions
All Things Considered, February 20, 2009
In the interview, we said, "Well, it was the National Organization for Women, I believe, who first raised this idea of [the beheading] being an honor killing." It was Marcia Pappas, the president of the New York State chapter of NOW, who raised the issue.
February 20, 2009
Credit Crisis Puts Mall Owner On The Ropes
Morning Edition, February 20, 2009
An earlier Web version of this story incorrectly said the amount of retail space per capita in the U.S. is "three times more than [in] any other country." It would have been more accurate to say that the U.S. has more retail space per person than any other country.
February 20, 2009
Darwin's Theory: Too Big To Publish
Morning Edition, February 11, 2009
In some broadcasts, we referred to a page in Darwin's "original Notebook M." It was actually in Notebook N.
February 20, 2009
A Child Gets Lost In The Health Care Shuffle
Morning Edition, February 19, 2009
In some broadcasts and in an earlier Web version of this commentary, we referred to Janette Kurie as director of behavioral medicine education at "Penn State Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, Pa." The Good Samaritan Hospital and The Pennsylvania State University are separate organizations.
February 18, 2009
SEC Charges Texas Financier With Massive Fraud
Morning Edition, February 18, 2009
In the introduction to this story, we mistakenly identified the person under investigation as "Ronald Allen Stanford." His first name is Robert.
February 17, 2009
Battle Brewing Over Electronic Books
All Things Considered, February 11, 2009
We said, "[U]nlike the Kindle, the Sony reader has an open platform which allows users to download books from multiple sources." In fact, Kindle supports a wide variety of formats, and its e-books can also be downloaded from various sources.
February 12, 2009
Leavenworth, Kan., Eyes Guantanamo Warily
All Things Considered, February 10, 2009
We said, "It’s been more than 30 years since anyone broke out of the disciplinary barracks." In fact, several people have escaped from Fort Leavenworth since 1991.
February 11, 2009
Vatican Roiled By Outrage Over Holocaust Denier
All Things Considered, February 10, 2009
In some broadcasts, we referred to Malcolm Hoenlein as CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. He is actually the organization's executive vice chairman.
February 11, 2009
Intel CEO On Plan To Invest $7 Billion In U.S.
All Things Considered, February 10, 2009
The introduction to this story referred to "chips that are 32 nanometers across, or about 1 millionth of an inch." While the microprocessors are called "32-nanometer chips," the measurement refers to the size of the chip's transistors.
February 10, 2009
Fence Supplants 'Friendship' At U.S.-Mexico Border
Day to Day, February 9, 2009
We incorrectly referred to the former first lady as "Patricia Nixon." In fact, her given name was Thelma, and she was referred to as Pat.
February 9, 2009
Grammy Preview: Album Of The Year
All Things Considered, February 6, 2009
A previous version of this story stated that Radiohead has never been nominated for Album of the Year before. In fact, the band was nominated in 1998 for "OK Computer" and in 2001 for "Kid A."
February 9, 2009
A Nonprofit Panacea For Newspapers?
Morning Edition, February 6, 2009
We said, "[Former 'Washington Post' correspondent Peter] Osnos points to NPR’s growth based on revenue from foundations, contributions from listeners, and corporate underwriting or ads." In fact, listeners do not contribute directly to NPR but to their local stations, which in turn pay fees to NPR for its programming.
February 9, 2009
The State Of Human Rights In Iran
All Things Considered, February 8, 2009
An earlier version of this story contained a now-retracted statement from Roya Boroumand that many people charged with crimes such as drug dealing are political prisoners falsely accused to validate executions.
February 9, 2009
Bobby Sanabria: Latin Jazz's West African Roots
Weekend Edition Saturday, February 7, 2009
In the interview, we say "[Desi Arnaz] developed the three-camera technique that we use today to film television shows." Actually, Arnaz hired cinematographer Karl Freund, who perfected the three-camera technique for capturing live performances.
February 9, 2009
A Birthday Tribute To Abraham Lincoln
Weekend Edition Saturday, February 7, 2009
We incorrectly said that the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1864. It was actually signed on Jan. 1, 1863.
February 6, 2009
Obama Reveals Plans For Faith-Based Office
All Things Considered, February 5, 2009
The story said that Amadou Diallo "had been shot 41 times by New York police officers." While the police fired 41 rounds, Diallo was shot 19 times.
February 6, 2009
1-Ton Snakes Once Slithered In The Tropics
Morning Edition, February 5, 2009
The introduction to the audio version of this story said that the snake's vertebrae were found "in the rainforests of Colombia." In fact, the area where the bones were found is no longer a rainforest, although it was when the snake was alive, millions of years ago.
February 4, 2009
Are Obama's High Ethics Standards Too High?
Morning Edition, February 4, 2009
We incorrectly said that Nancy Killefer stepped aside although she "did not need Senate confirmation." In fact, her nomination as deputy director at the Office of Management and Budget would have been subject to confirmation by the Senate.
January 30, 2009
GOP Wants More Tax Cuts For Bipartisan Stimulus
Morning Edition, January 30, 2009
In some broadcasts, we followed this report with a story that incorrectly said that the Senate had passed a health care bill "that would cover more than 4 million uninsured children." The bill actually would cover an additional 4 million children. The correct total is 11 million.
January 28, 2009
Starbucks Cutting Back On Decaf In The Afternoon
Morning Edition, January 28, 2009
The audio for this story contains an error. Starbucks says the decaf plan is not related to a $50 million cost-savings effort.
January 28, 2009
Shrinking Music Videos: More Thrills, Less 'Thriller'
Morning Edition, January 27, 2009
An earlier Web version of this story incorrectly identified Martin Scorsese as the director of the "Thriller" video. In fact, the director was John Landis.
January 23, 2009
The Dark Side Of The Airline Lighter Ban
All Things Considered, April 14, 2005
According to the Transportation Security Administration, nail clippers are not banned on flights, as reported.
January 23, 2009
Selling Americans On The Virtuous Recession
All Things Considered, January 22, 2009
We described Laura Bateson as "taking a smoke break outside her soon-to-be former place of employment." She is not a smoker.
January 22, 2009
New President, 'New Era Of Responsibility'
Morning Edition, January 21, 2009
The story said that the Constitution "originally counted a black man as three-fifths of a person." In fact, the three-fifths rule applied only to slaves, not to free blacks.
January 21, 2009
Oath Of Office: To Swear Or To Affirm
All Things Considered, January 18, 2009
In some versions of this story we said that no president had chosen to affirm, rather than swear, the oath of office. In fact, Franklin Pierce did affirm the oath when he was inaugurated in 1853.
January 21, 2009
Holder Calls Waterboarding Torture
All Things Considered, January 15, 2009
In referring to President Clinton's pardon of financier Marc Rich, we said, "Rich was a huge Clinton donor." In fact, it was Rich's ex-wife who donated more than $1 million to Democratic causes, including the Clinton Presidential Library.
January 16, 2009
Columnists Discuss Obama Meetings
All Things Considered, January 16, 2009
In the introduction to this interview, we referred to "President Obama" instead of President-elect Obama.
January 16, 2009
Auto Industry Crisis Casts Shadow On Detroit Show
Morning Edition, January 12, 2009
The story said, "The show’s car of the year went to the Hyundai Genesis." In fact, the North American Car of the Year award is made by a panel of automotive journalists, not by the Detroit auto show.
January 16, 2009
German Minorities Still Fight To Be Seen, Heard
Morning Edition, January 12, 2009
Some versions of this story referred to Neukoelln as a "suburb" of Berlin. It's actually one of Berlin's 12 boroughs.
January 16, 2009
Neglected Films Of 2008 Still Well Worth Seeing
All Things Considered, January 9, 2009
The interview described a scene in the film "The Visitor" involving a "Senegalese drummer." The drummer in the movie was actually Syrian.
January 16, 2009
Jeb Loy Nichols Mixes It Up In 'Parish Bar'
Fresh Air from WHYY, January 14, 2009
An earlier online version of this story indicated that 'Parish Bar' was Jeb Loy Nichols' first album as a singer-songwriter. In fact, the musician has recorded previous albums as a singer-songwriter.
January 15, 2009
Patrick McGoohan, TV's 'Prisoner' Number Six
Morning Edition, January 15, 2009
Some versions of this story said that the TV show "The Prisoner" opened with McGoohan driving a Formula One race car. In fact, the car was a Lotus Seven.
January 15, 2009
'Secret Agent' Patrick McGoohan Dies At 80
Talk of the Nation, January 14, 2009
The story described Patrick McGoohan as "British-born." In fact, he was born in the New York borough of Queens.
January 13, 2009
Financial Scam Hits Wall Street, Global Investors
Morning Edition, December 15, 2008
In some versions of this interview, we incorrectly identified the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles as Phil Braman. His name is Norman Braman.
January 8, 2009
Rights Case Could Alter Handling Of Terror Suspects
Morning Edition, January 7, 2009
The audio version of this story, as well as earlier Web versions, overstated the number of inmates the prison under construction at Bagram Air Base can hold. The correct figure is 1,000.
January 7, 2009
Starting College While Still In School
All Things Considered, January 6, 2009
Some versions of this story implied that Regan and Goneril were characters in Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night." They are actually in "King Lear."
January 6, 2009
Op-Ed: Backing Burris For Being Black?
Talk of the Nation, January 5, 2009
We incorrectly said that Illinois voters could recall Gov. Blagojevich. The Illinois Constitution does not have a recall provision.
January 6, 2009
New Faces Coming To Capitol Hill
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 4, 2009
We incorrectly said that Congressman Aaron Shock was from Colorado. He actually represents Illinois' 18th District.
January 6, 2009
Richardson Withdraws As Commerce Secretary Pick
Morning Edition, January 5, 2009
The story incorrectly identified New Mexico's speaker of the House as Manuel Lujan. His name is Ben Lujan.
January 6, 2009
Remembering 1988, The Year Prozac Was Born
Day to Day, December 31, 2008
The audio version of this story incorrectly said that 1968 was the year "man landed on the moon." The first moon landing actually took place on July 20, 1969.
January 6, 2009
Web TV: Put Down The Remote, Pick Up The Mouse
All Things Considered, January 5, 2009
Some versions of this story incorrectly said that the Web site Joost "was started by CBS and Viacom."
January 5, 2009
Obama Faces Conundrum In Closing Guantanamo
Morning Edition, January 5, 2009
In the broadcast version of this story, we refer to Sally Hodgkinson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee issues. Her name is Sandy Hodgkinson.
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