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2012 Corrections
February 9, 2012
You've Never Heard Jeff Buckley's 'Grace'?!
February 9, 2012
This article originally attributed the 'Shrek' version of "Hallelujah" to Rufus Wainwright. It was John Cale.
February 8, 2012
Milestone At University Of Michigan: Muslim Chaplain
Morning Edition, February 8, 2012
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, gives an estimate of 1,700 for the number of Muslim students on the University of Michigan campus. A more accurate estimate is 850.
February 8, 2012
For Love And The Game, A Star Shines In Delaware
Morning Edition, February 8, 2012
The audio version of this story incorrectly states that only two mid-major teams — the men's basketball teams from Butler and George Mason universities — have made it to the Final Four. There have been more, including in 2011, when Virginia Commonwealth University reached the tournament playoff.
February 8, 2012
Israeli Defense Minister: 'Time Has Come' To Act On Iran
November 21, 2011
An earlier version of this post said an IAEA report had found Iran was "working on nuclear weapons," when in fact the IAEA report was not as definitive and found Iran may have been working on nuclear weapons. This post also said that former IAEA chief Mohamed El Baradei had "found no evidence" Iran was working on a nuclear weapon, when it's more accurate to characterize El Baradei as saying his agency could not prove Iran was working on a nuclear weapon.
February 7, 2012
Why Missouri Voters Have The 'Beauty Contest' Blues
February 7, 2012
A previous version of this story incorrectly named O'Fallon as the county seat of St. Charles County. St. Charles is actually the county seat.
February 7, 2012
New Staging Of 'Yentl' Tells A Transgender Story
All Things Considered, February 5, 2012
The audio version of this interview, as did an earlier Web version, lists Isaac Bashevis Singer as the author of the original theatrical version of Yentl. Actually, Singer wrote the short story the play was based on. Playwright Leah Napolin co-wrote the play with Singer.
February 3, 2012
Wislawa Szymborska, Poet Of Gentle Irony, Dies At 88
All Things Considered, February 2, 2012
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, gives the name "Autonomy" to Szymborska's poem about the sea cucumber. The correct name is "Autotomy" — a term for the process whereby creatures sacrifice then regenerate body parts.
February 2, 2012
Whose Fingers Are On The Victoria's Secret Model's Shoulder?
February 1, 2012
In an earlier version of this post, the authors of the video/paper were described as graduate students. Several of the authors are, in fact, faculty members at the University of Illinois.
February 1, 2012
Embattled East Haven, Conn., Police Chief To Retire
All Things Considered, January 30, 2012
We incorrectly reported that East Haven Police Chief Leonard Gallo had been named as a co-conspirator in an indictment against four police officers in East Haven, Conn. Gallo was not named in the indictment, although his lawyer has said that he is considered an unindicted co-conspirator. The story also stated that Gallo was accused of tyrannizing Latinos and creating a hostile environment for witnesses. The story should have made clear that such accusations are in a civil complaint and that Gallo has not been accused of any crimes.
January 31, 2012
Public Or Private: Keeping Google From Being 'Evil'
All Things Considered, January 29, 2012
The audio version of this story states that people who opt out of Google's personalized browsing won't be able to use Google's services, including YouTube, and that their Android phones will become basically useless. Actually, users will still be able to see videos on YouTube, and Android phones will still have some functionality. Additionally, a previous Web version omitted a response from Google's senior vice president for public policy, Rachel Whetstone, that was included in the audio version. Her comments are now included in the Web story.
January 31, 2012
How SuperPACs Are 'Gaming' The 2012 Campaign
Fresh Air from WHYY, January 31, 2012
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly stated that Americans for Prosperity is a superPAC. In fact, it is a nonprofit group backed by conservatives David and Charles Koch that has also been spending money on campaign ads this cycle. Nonprofits like AFP can collect unlimited corporate and individual contributions but do not have to disclose their donors.
January 30, 2012
In Florida, The Early Birds May Be The Deciders
Morning Edition, January 27, 2012
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that Rick Scott ran for governor in 2008. He ran in 2010.
January 30, 2012
Real-Time Frustration Over Twitter's New Policy
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 29, 2012
In this story, we said, "Twitter General Counsel Alexander Macgillivray says there were a lot of factors to consider ... like protecting Twitter employees from retaliation — especially in countries that might raise objections, like China or Saudi Arabia." While Macgillivray did say that protecting Twitter employees from retaliation in countries where it intends to set up shop is a factor, China and Saudi Arabia are not in that category. The company does not have staff or a business practice in either one.
January 30, 2012
Barney Frank Announces Retirement
All Things Considered, November 28, 2011
We incorrectly identified an official of the Human Rights Campaign as Frank Sainz, president. The official is actually Fred Sainz, vice president of communications and marketing.
January 30, 2012
This Puzzle Is The Pits
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 29, 2012
The audio of next week's challenge, as did a previous Web version, provides an example that cannot be solved as described by performing the arithmetic operations in order from left to right. Next week's challenge, however, can be solved in that manner. The instructions in the Web version have been corrected.
January 29, 2012
Film Noir: Weegee Was His Name; Murder Was His Game
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 29, 2012
The audio version of this story, as did a previous Web version, misidentifies the curator of the exhibit as David Wallis. He is Brian Wallis.
January 27, 2012
Shop Talk: Debate Civility, Obama Gets Finger Wag
Tell Me More, January 27, 2012
We incorrectly attributed a quote regarding Adam Levine, a former assistant White House secretary, to an article in The New Yorker. The quote was actually from Joe Hagan's column in The New York Observer.
January 27, 2012
Sitting Comfortably In Between
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 22, 2012
We incorrectly said that Mercury is the only planet that comes between Mars and Saturn alphabetically. In fact Neptune also fits that category.
January 26, 2012
Gingrich, Romney Battle For Florida's Spanish-Speaking Vote
January 25, 2012
A previous version of this post incorrectly said that Sen. Marco Rubio had signed the letter sent to Newt Gingrich that was critical of an advertisement. Rubio did not sign the letter, although he is critical of the ad.
January 25, 2012
Obama SOTU Paean To Military Gains Deeper Meaning After Somalia News
January 25, 2012
An earlier version of this post incorrectly cited White House Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan as an official criticized for publicly divulging operational details of the Osama bin Laden raid.
January 22, 2012
Mark Turner Quartet On JazzSet
JazzSet, January 19, 2012
The audio of this program, as did a previous Web version, misattributed a quote from The New York Times to writer Nate Chinen. It was Ben Ratliff who was quoted.
January 20, 2012
Stephen Colbert Wants You To Know: That's Definitely Not His SuperPAC
Morning Edition, January 20, 2012
Previous versions of this story incorrectly referred to Stephen Colbert's superPAC as Citizens for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow. The correct name is Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow.
January 20, 2012
'Killing Bono': Rock 'N' Rivalry, Down Dublin Way
November 4, 2011
The photo published on an earlier version of this review misidentified the actors pictured in it. A new, correctly captioned photo has replaced it.
January 19, 2012
When Did 'Kumbaya' Become Such A Bad Thing?
January 13, 2012
A previous version of this story stated that the first known recording of "Kumbaya" was made in South Carolina. According to Stephen D. Winick of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, it was made in Georgia.
January 13, 2012
Could A Soda Tax Prevent 2,600 Deaths Per Year?
January 12, 2012
A previous version of this story, including the headline, incorrectly indicated that a tax on soft drinks could prevent 26,000 premature deaths per year. That number is actually over a decade, or 2,600 per year. We also incorrectly said the tax could prevent 8,000 strokes per year; that, too is actually the number over a decade.
January 13, 2012
'Lula': A Native Son Gets The VIP Treatment
January 12, 2012
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that a cancer diagnosis precipitated the end of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidency. In fact, he served his full second term, which ended 10 months before his diagnosis was announced.
January 13, 2012
Eddie George Trades Touchdowns For Togas
All Things Considered, January 13, 2012
An early audio version of this story incorrectly reported that Julius Caesar dies in the first act of Shakespeare's play. Caesar dies in the third act.
January 12, 2012
Luxury Tractor Makes Debut At Detroit Auto Show
Morning Edition, January 12, 2012
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly gives the base price of the CTX tractor as $2,500. The actual base price is $3,000.
January 12, 2012
What N.H. Win Means For Romney's White House Bid
Tell Me More, January 11, 2012
In this story, a reference was made to Mitt Romney's private equity work at Bain & Co. In the 1970s and early '80s, Romney was a partner at that firm. But in 1984, he and two other partners spun off Bain Capital as a private equity firm, and today Bain & Co. says they are separate companies. The transactions that are now the subject of criticism happened during Romney's tenure at Bain Capital.
January 11, 2012
Court Strikes Down Oklahoma Shariah Ban
All Things Considered, January 10, 2012
We incorrectly said that 70 percent of Oklahomans passed the amendment to the state constitution. It was actually 70 percent of Oklahoma voters.
January 10, 2012
The Forgotten, Fascinating Saga Of Crisco
January 9, 2012
A previous version of this post incorrectly stated that hydrogenated oils are no longer found in Crisco products.
January 10, 2012
Supreme Court To Consider FCC Indecency Case
Morning Edition, January 10, 2012
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that the Supreme Court ruling regarding prime-time language was in 1975. It was actually in 1978.
January 9, 2012
'Brilliant' Report On Obesity in African-American Girls Navigates Race
January 6, 2012
The WHYY and WURD series is called "In the Gap: Voices from the Health Divide." Taunya English participates in a conversation on-air after each installment. NPR is running a national series on obesity.
January 9, 2012
Bahrain: The Revolution That Wasn't
Morning Edition, January 5, 2012
The audio and the original text version of this story said that funerals are the only public gatherings now permitted in Bahrain. Some demonstrations have been permitted in recent months, however, applications for such gatherings are often denied.
January 6, 2012
Hallmark Channel Cancels 'Martha Stewart Show'
Morning Edition, January 5, 2012
Our "Last Word In Business" feature cited a New York Post report that Martha Stewart's branded line of house paints is being discontinued by The Home Depot. The company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, says the line will continue to be offered. The company also said Stewart and The Hallmark Channel are "exploring a new format" for her cable program.
January 5, 2012
Why The BCS Is The Holy Roman Empire Of Sport
Morning Edition, January 4, 2012
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the day of the week for the BCS championship game.
January 5, 2012
Iowa Spotlight Shines On Romney, Santorum And Paul
Morning Edition, January 4, 2012
We incorrectly said that 63 percent of caucusgoers said Mitt Romney was the candidate best able to beat Barack Obama. In fact, that 63 percent refers to the proportion of Romney supporters who said electability was most important to them.
January 4, 2012
Attacks on Israeli Arab Sites: Good Story, Flawed Parts
December 14, 2011
This column incorrectly identified the construction company that CAMERA said planned to build housing specifically for Jaffa's Arab residents. CAMERA did not name a specific construction company, but said the municipality of Tel-Aviv plans to build the housing.
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