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A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as Reagan Washington International Airport.
In a previous version of this story, we incorrectly referred to Scout parent and retired Army staff sergeant Kenny Grant as Kenny Green.
This story incorrectly refers to Aurora Innovation as Aurora Tech.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Warner Brothers produced 2001: A Space Odyssey. The film was released by MGM in 1968. Warner later acquired the film’s rights.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that planting a front-yard vegetable garden in Florida was an example of guerilla gardening and a violation of state law. In fact, the woman whose experience was being referenced removed her garden after learning about a local zoning ordinance banning such gardens. After she took the issue to court, the state passed a law nullifying local bans on vegetable gardens on residential properties.
After this story aired, the Federal Emergency Management Agency responded to NPR's request for comment. In a statement, FEMA said that it has not implemented any new policies or "experiments" related to its programs that provide aid to individuals and local governments. It also said that “the administration cares deeply about the people of Missouri” and is fully committed to supporting Missouri and St. Louis leadership as they navigate recovery from the tornado. "Federal, state and local partners are fully aligned" to assist survivors, the statement said.
This story incorrectly refers to Georgia Tech as Georgia Tech University. Its official name is the Georgia Institute of Technology.
This story incorrectly says that Celine Charara was a fourth-grader when she died. She was in the fifth grade.
A previous version of this story said President Trump had falsely claimed former President Joe Biden expanded the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by "Billions and Billions of dollars" and randomly gave benefits "to anyone for the asking, as opposed to just those in need." In fact, the Biden administration did expand SNAP by billions of dollars but did not give benefits to ineligible people.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Paula Abdul as Paul.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly described micronized progesterone as a bioidentical hormone with a molecular structure identical to the estrogen produced in the ovaries. In fact, its molecular structure is identical to that of endogenous progesterone produced there.
In this story, Holly Beilin says, "Flock has never opted any agencies into sharing relationships that they did not opt themselves into." Since the story aired, NPR has learned that Flock Safety admitted to at least one such case. In June, a company representative told San Diego officials that their police department's data had been mistakenly made available to other departments in California. Flock Safety blamed a "miscommunication on implementation" and said it corrected the setting.
A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that Catholics and non-evangelical Protestants do not recognize the Jewish people’s covenant with God. In fact, the Catholic Church and many Protestant denominations do recognize the covenant.
In a previous version of this story, Leah Ash's first name was misspelled as Lea.
A previous version of this story misidentified Micah Iverson's job title.
The caption on the first photo in this story has been updated to remove details of the nuclear test because they could not be confirmed.
In the audio version of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly indicate that Tyrannosaurus rex was the only tyrannosaur in the late Cretaceous period. It was the only tyrannosaur in the late Cretaceous in the part of North America where it lived.
In the audio version of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that Napoleon called his soldiers back from Russia after barely engaging with that country’s army. In fact, the Russian army and Napoleon’s army engaged in several battles before Napoleon’s retreat, including a particularly bloody one outside of Moscow.
Although mail-in voting has begun in the New York City mayoral contest, early, in-person voting doesn’t start until Saturday.
This audio story incorrectly refers to Elizabeth Vaughan's husband as Ted. He was Terry. Also, in a previous version of the audio story, the wrong piece of music was played. Excerpts that were identified as the song "Where Are You Now" were actually instrumental music.
In a previous summary of this story, Treworgy Family Orchards was incorrectly referred to as Trujillo Family Orchards.
This interview incorrectly suggests that a federal judge’s ruling temporarily halting layoffs in the federal workforce does not apply to federal workers who are not union members. The temporary restraining order applies to federal employees in any program, project or activity where the unions have a bargaining unit or members. Attorneys for the unions say this means both union members and non-union members.
An earlier version of the story had the disease that killed one of Dr. Symington's patients wrong. It was leukemia, not lung cancer.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Tesla’s proposed 2025 compensation plan for Elon Musk consists of stock options. The proposed award is structured as restricted stock.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the vinyl sales of The Life of a Showgirl in its first week had accounted for nearly 3.3% of total U.S. vinyl sales this year. In fact, it had accounted for nearly 4.5% of total vinyl sales. The story also incorrectly said that producing all 1.334 million vinyl copies of the album sold in the first week would take 11,112 hours. In fact, it would take 11,117 hours, assuming each album took 30 seconds to produce.
In a previous summary of this story, the town of Urbana, Ohio, was incorrectly referred to as Urbana, Illinois.
A previous version of this story said the Smile Hair Clinic treated 500 patients annually. The actual number is 5,000.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Jefferson Elementary School is in Union City, N.J. In fact, it's in Mount Vernon, Wash.
A previous headline for this interview mistakenly identified Hakeem Jeffries as the Senate Minority Leader. He is the House Minority Leader.
An earlier photo caption incorrectly identified the photo as showing protests in Broadview, Ill. The picture shows the Memphis, Tenn., skyline.
A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of James Melonas as Melones.
A previous web introduction to this interview incorrectly referred to the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe as a SpaceX mission. It is a NASA mission.
A previous version of this story misstated the number of children diagnosed with autism as 1 in 3. The correct number is 1 in 31, or about 3%.
A previous headline misspelled the last name of Mahmoud Khalil as Kahlil.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Jane Fonda appeared on Broadway in Barefoot in the Park. Actress Elizabeth Ashley starred in the original Broadway production with Redford, and Jane Fonda appeared alongside Redford in the film version.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that John Kelly retired from the Army. In fact, he retired from the Marine Corps.
The story has been updated to clarify the circumstances under which a court ordered J. Christian Adams to apologize to a group of eligible Virginia voters that his organization incorrectly claimed were noncitizens. Adams’ organization made the claims after local officials erroneously labeled the voters as noncitizens and removed them from the voter rolls.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Patty Murray is a senator from Maine. She represents Washington state.
In the audio version of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that the heroine of the novel Sisters in the Wind is named Lily. She is Lucy. In the book, Lily and Lucy are half-sisters.
A previous version of this story misspelled Ashley Gordon-Becker's last name as Gorden-Becker.
A previous version of this story misstated that the federal government’s 1998 antitrust case against Microsoft centered on the packaging of the company’s operating system with Windows. In fact, Windows is its operating system. The antitrust case actually focused on the packaging of Windows with Microsoft's web browser, Internet Explorer.
In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that Sen. John Cornyn spoke at a campaign stop in Abilene, Texas. In fact, he spoke at an official event.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that under the GOP megabill, adults ages 19 to 55 will be required to prove they are volunteering, receiving job training or working at least 80 hours each month to maintain coverage. Those requirements apply to adults 19 to 64 without dependent children under age 14. The bill also exempts those with serious medical conditions.Previously posted Aug. 28, 2025: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the Congressional Budget Office's estimates of the Republican megabill show that 12 million people would not have health insurance in 2034. In fact, the estimates show that 10 million would not have health insurance in 2034.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that a recent screwworm-related death in Costa Rica was announced in June 2025. It was announced in June 2024. The story also misspelled Colombia as Columbia.
A previous web introduction to this report incorrectly said that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died five years ago. He died in 2024.
An earlier photo caption didn't match what was depicted in the photo, instead saying it showed a scene from before a recent town hall held by Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb showing Flood interacting with a constituent. Instead, the photo shows the faces of four Republican lawmakers who have recently held town hall events.
An earlier version of this story said Lincoln Monument. It is the Lincoln Memorial.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a Gracie Abrams album as That's So True. It is The Secret of Us.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the first name of Yaqiu Wang as Yaqui.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that AOL’s dial-up service was released in 1991. In fact, it was released in 1989.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Peter Hotez is the dean of the Baylor College of Medicine. In fact, he's the dean of its National School of Tropical Medicine.
An earlier photo caption incorrectly said that the Star Wars Battlefront game being played was published by Pandemic Studios. It was published by Electronic Arts. An earlier version of this story also misspelled the user handle for @etymologynerd.
A previous version of this story misstated Suz Pontillo’s last name as Portillo.
This story incorrectly says that Doolittle, Missouri, is about 100 miles northeast of St. Louis. It is about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Flaco Jimenez’s brother, Santiago Jr., is deceased.
A previous version of the headline misspelled Ghislaine Maxwell's first name as Ghislane.
An earlier photo caption incorrectly said that in July, 16 more immigration judges were fired. In fact, the number is 15.
A previous web introduction to this report incorrectly said that Purgatorio is the final part in Dante’s Divine Comedy trilogy. The final part is Paradiso.
This story incorrectly says that the depictions on the Bayeux Tapestry were woven in wool on linen. They were embroidered on linen with wool thread.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Mars bought Kellogg’s snacking business for $30 billion. In fact, the deal was valued at $36 billion.
A previous headline misstated Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s last name as Murkowki. And a previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Genevieve Mina as an Alaska state senator. She is a state representative.
A previous version of this audio story included information that was in an earlier version of President Trump's major tax and spending legislation but was removed before final approval. Because of that, the story incorrectly said that withdrawals from “Trump Accounts” will be taxed at capital gains tax rates. In most cases, an account’s earnings will be taxed at the same rates as regular income. In addition, the story incorrectly said that half the money in an account can be withdrawn when a child turns 18, that the remaining amount becomes available at age 25, and that all the money must be taken out by the year the account holder turns 31. In fact, account holders can access all the funds at age 18.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referenced CSR Services as CSR solutions in one instance.
A previous version of this story and one photo caption said Erin Patterson fed her guests poisonous mushrooms in the summer of 2023. The lunch took place in July, which is winter in Australia.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Cloverland Electric Cooperative had at one time considered shutting down its hydroelectric plant in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In fact, it was a previous owner that had considered shuttering the plant.
A previous version of this article misquoted an Idaho law about transgender athletes. The law references physiological differences, not psychological differences.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said 40 Iranians were at risk of falling into poverty. It is 40% of Iranians, according to a World Bank study.
An earlier photo caption had the incorrect date of July 24.
An earlier headline and web introduction to this report incorrectly referred to the reef as a coral reef. It is an artificial reef.
In this audio story, as well as in a previous web summary, we incorrectly report that the Los Angeles Lakers had announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. In fact, no announcement has been made, although ESPN reported on June 18 that an agreement was in the works. The terms of the deal have not been made public.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Gary Field is serving a 15-year sentence in the Broward County jail system. He is currently serving his sentence in a facility run by the Florida Department of Corrections.
The audio version of this story incorrectly states that the best result in a World Cup for the US Men’s national team was a quarterfinal appearance. In fact, they reached the semifinals in the 1930 World Cup.
In the audio version of this story, as in a previous summary of this report, we incorrectly say that more than 17,000 acres of land have been returned to the Yurok tribe. While about 15,000 acres were returned recently, the total number of returned acres is more than 47,000.
A previous version of a photo caption incorrectly identified M1A1 Abrams tanks as M1A1 Abraham.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Stud Country started in 2018. It started in 2021.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly identified John Marston as an archaeologist with the University of British Columbia. He is currently an archaeologist with Boston University.
In a previous version of this story, Joost van Dreunen, professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, mistakenly said that "diehard" Nintendo fans are "price elastic." He meant to say they are "price inelastic," meaning that they are willing to buy the company's new console no matter the cost.
A previous version of this web story and its headline incorrectly reported that Sahil Lavingia, a former employee of DOGE, said that he found waste and fraud to be “relatively nonexistent” in the federal government. In fact, he said that he believes abuse was “relatively nonexistent,” that “there’s minimal amounts of fraud” and that “there is a lot of waste.”Previously posted June 4, 2025: An earlier version of this web story misspelled the last name of Sahil Lavingia as Lavignia.
In this report, we incorrectly say KSUT was founded by the Ute Tribe. In fact, KSUT was founded by the Southern Ute Tribe.
An earlier version of this story identified Ian Moss as a former State Department official. His full title was deputy coordinator for counterterrorism."
An earlier version of this story misstated the last name of Vedant Singh as Vedant Prasad.
This story has been updated to reflect the fact that charcoal briquettes are not a fossil fuel.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Georgia Tech as Georgia Tech University. It was also updated to clarify the role of Victor Ortega-Jiménez in observing the flamingos' odd feeding behavior.
An earlier version of this story misstated Ketanji Brown Jackson's name as Brown Jackson.
In the audio version of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that the lawsuit challenging the education standards calls out problems in how the standards were approved, but not the standards themselves. In fact, the lawsuit is critical of both the standards' mention of the 2020 election and the standards' approval process.
A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the last name of Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Anthony Parnther's last name in one instance.
Armando Rosario-Lebrón, who was working at the Smithsonian Institution, is the Eastern region vice president of the National Association of Agriculture Employees. All NAAE union representatives are employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Point Dume as Point Doom.
A previous version of this web story misspelled Cave Junction, Oregon, as Caves Junction.
A previous version of this web story incorrectly said the biography award went to John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg. This book was a finalist. The award went to Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life by Jason Roberts.
An earlier photo caption mistakenly referred to a statue of three firefighters raising a flag as the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. In fact, the statue is named To Lift a Nation.
A previous version of this story misspelled Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's first name as Kentanji.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to the Downtown Los Angeles Residents Association as the Downtown Los Angeles Residence Association.
A previous headline incorrectly said that funding cuts by the Trump administration had threatened herbaria, collections of plant specimens used for research and education, that are housed at institutions around the world. Many of the people who work at herbaria are concerned about the libraries’ future after Duke University indicated last year that it was considering getting rid of its collection — one of the largest in the United States.
A previous version of this report misidentified Pete Hegseth as the secretary of state. He is the secretary of defense.
A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the last name of Jean Wactawski-Wende on the second and third references.
A previous headline incorrectly said that the Trump administration had canceled the National Climate Assessment. It has cut the funding for the assessment, and work on it has stopped.
An earlier version of this story misspelled J. Harvie Wilkinson's middle name as Harvey.
A caption in a previous version of this story misidentified two people in the photo. Ashley Blas is pictured below her mother, and her sister Angela is on the left.