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2013 Corrections
May 17, 2013
A 'Wake-Up Call' To Protect Vulnerable Workers From Abuse
All Things Considered, May 16, 2013
An earlier photo caption in this story incorrectly identified West Liberty Foods as the company that housed the men. The correct name of the company responsible is Hill County Farms, also known as Henry's Turkey Service.
May 16, 2013
Analyzing The Language Of Suicide Notes To Help Save Lives
Talk of the Nation, May 15, 2013
We incorrectly identify radio station WGUC as WGCU.
May 16, 2013
Google Launches A Streaming Music Service
All Things Considered, May 15, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly characterizes the people who use Pandora and Spotify. Pandora has 200 million users, not subscribers. Spotify has 6 million paying subscribers and about 24 million users, not 26 million subscribers.
May 16, 2013
Wrestlers Grapple To Save Sport From Olympic Chopping Block
Morning Edition, May 16, 2013
The introduction to this story suggests that wrestling could be excluded from the 2016 Summer Games. The exclusion, if approved, would apply to the Olympics in 2020 and 2024.
May 16, 2013
Sequestration May Make Hurricane Season Stormier Than Usual
Morning Edition, May 16, 2013
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said FEMA personnel would have to take furlough days this summer.
May 16, 2013
After A Mass Shooting, New Orleanians Rally Around A Local Tradition
May 14, 2013
This post has been updated.
May 14, 2013
Facebook Users Question $20 Million Settlement Over Ads
All Things Considered, May 13, 2013
After this story aired, Facebook contacted us to say that the company will provide a way for parents who are not on Facebook to prevent their children's pictures from being used in ads: If the settlement is approved, parents who want to disable the feature will be able submit a form online and attach a notarized statement declaring their "rights as a parent or guardian."
May 14, 2013
With Warming Climes, How Long Will A Bordeaux Be A Bordeaux?
May 8, 2013
A previous version of this story misidentified the journal in which Lee Hannah's research recently appeared. His paper on climate change and winemaking appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, not the journal Science.
May 14, 2013
Covering Pop Hits On YouTube Is Starting To Pay
Morning Edition, May 13, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies Fullscreen Inc. as Fullscreen Entertainment.
May 13, 2013
Bond For Accused Cleveland Kidnapper Set At $8 Million
All Things Considered, May 9, 2013
We incorrectly identify the public defender as Kathleen DeMertz. She is Kathleen DeMetz.
May 9, 2013
Congress Considers Patch To Keep Helium Supply Afloat
Morning Edition, May 8, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies Carolyn Duran as Carolyn Durand.
May 8, 2013
Frank Morgan On Piano Jazz
Piano Jazz, May 30, 2008
A previous Web version of this story gave an incorrect date of death for Frank Morgan. He died on Dec. 14, 2007.
May 8, 2013
With Senate Approval, Delaware Poised To Allow Gay Marriage
May 7, 2013
A previous version of this post, quoting Delawareonline.com, incorrectly stated that Delaware's Senate voted 23-18 in favor of allowing same-sex marriage. The Senate voted 12-9.
May 8, 2013
A Real-World Connection Between Video Games And Guns
All Things Considered, April 29, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly states that after the Newtown shootings Electronic Arts removed links to gun manufacturers that were on the Medal of Honor website. in fact, those links had been removed before the shootings took place.
May 7, 2013
'Show Boat' Steams On, Eternally American
All Things Considered, May 7, 2013
The audio of this story incorrectly identifies the lyricist as Oscar Hammerstein. It was actually Oscar Hammerstein II.
May 7, 2013
Germany's Paradox: Family-Friendly Benefits, But Few Kids
Morning Edition, May 7, 2013
A previous Web version of this story misidentified Germany's family minister. She is Kristina, not Katharina, Schroeder.
May 7, 2013
The NBA Has An Openly Gay Player: What Changes?
Talk of the Nation, April 30, 2013
We incorrectly refer to Marcus Hayes as a columnist for the New York Daily News. Hayes actually writes for the Philadelphia Daily News.
May 6, 2013
Riz Ahmed: Shifting Across Identities And Roles
All Things Considered, May 3, 2013
A previous audio version of this story incorrectly identified Riz Ahmed's next role as a man on trial for terrorism in the film Closed Circuit. He actually plays a spy in the film.
May 3, 2013
Dow Hits 15,000 For The First Time; Closes Just Shy Of The Mark
May 3, 2013
An earlier version of this post said the Dow closed above 15,000. It hit 15,000 during the day, but closed just shy of that number.
May 3, 2013
'Iron Man 3': Tony Stark As Home-Brew Hero
Fresh Air from WHYY, May 3, 2013
Early versions of this story incorrectly described the opponents Iron Man fought in the 2012 film The Avengers as the giants of Asgard.
May 3, 2013
On 'Hicksploitation' And Other White Stereotypes Seen On TV
Morning Edition, May 1, 2013
A previous version of this post incorrectly said the show Breaking Amish appears on AMC. It is actually on TLC.
May 3, 2013
Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs Turn Up Again In Turkey Meat
Morning Edition, May 1, 2013
A previous Web version of this post incorrectly stated that 74 percent of the antibiotics purchased for farm animals are administered at low doses to help animals grow faster and prevent infections. In fact, the estimate is 70 percent.
May 2, 2013
First Listen: Music From Baz Luhrmann's Film 'The Great Gatsby'
May 2, 2013
This essay previously stated that Baz Luhrmann's film Moulin Rouge! was based on Puccini's La Boheme. It was actually based on Verdi's La Traviata.
May 1, 2013
'Downton Abbey' Expands Into Merchandising
Morning Edition, May 1, 2013
Earlier versions of this story incorrectly referred to Edwardian England.
May 1, 2013
Background Check Battle: More Prosecution Or More Checks?
All Things Considered, April 16, 2013
It should be noted that there is dispute as to the percentage of gun purchases that don't receive background checks. The Obama administration and several gun control groups maintain that 40 percent of gun purchases don't receive background checks. However, others say that percentage is bloated because it improperly includes all gun acquisitions, including gifts, inheritances and prizes. Some critics of the statistic maintain that the percentage of gun purchases that proceed without background checks is actually much smaller.
April 30, 2013
As Health Law Changes Loom, A Shift To Part-Time Workers
All Things Considered, April 29, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that Darden Restaurants may reduce workers' hours to stay under the 30-hour-a-week limit that would have required the company to provide health insurance. Darden, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden, pilot-tested shifting more of its workers to part time. Following that test, and after considerable backlash, the chain said it would not reduce hours or cut its full-time staffing. Also, the Web version of this story has been updated to include a response from Fifth & Pacific, the parent company of Juicy Couture.
April 30, 2013
Blazing The Trail For Female Programmers
Morning Edition, April 29, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, refers to Ruby on Rails as a programming language. It is actually a Web application framework.
April 29, 2013
Two Daytime Soaps Return, But Will Fans Follow Online?
All Things Considered, April 27, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that both shows had moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Only All My Children had made that move.
April 29, 2013
Colorado's New Gun Laws Send Businesses Packing
Morning Edition, April 29, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that the Outdoor Channel is moving production out of Colorado. It is four television shows that are moving production out of the state. Additionally, a previous headline incorrectly said the new laws would cause gun makers to leave the state. The businesses that are leaving produce gun sights, magazines and TV programs about shooting.
April 29, 2013
Leading Senate Democrat Has Concerns With U.S. Drones
Weekend Edition Sunday, April 28, 2013
In this interview, our host notes that there have been just six U.S. drone strikes this year, citing the New America Foundation. This is incomplete: There were just six U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan alone this year.
April 29, 2013
Hotel Assistance Running Out For Some Sandy Victims
Morning Edition, April 29, 2013
A previous headline incorrectly said that FEMA-subsidized housing will soon be ending. It is actually assistance from New York City that is ending. Additionally, an earlier version of the story reported that the New York City Department of Homeless Services extended hotel stays for all residents displaced by Sandy. In fact, only residents who were already approved for public housing or subsidies were permitted to stay an extra month.
April 26, 2013
Koch Brothers' Newspaper Takeover Could Spark 'Culture Clash'
Morning Edition, April 26, 2013
The audio version of this story incorrectly states that Koch Industries held mining interests. Those interests are actually held separately by a third Koch brother.
April 24, 2013
Coffee For A Cause: What Do Those Feel-Good Labels Deliver?
Morning Edition, April 24, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that Fair Trade certification does not deal with environmental practices on farms. In fact, Fair Trade does encourage farmers to introduce good environmental practices, such as using less water and handling pesticides safety. Those practices, however, are not a primary focus of Fair Trade certification.
April 23, 2013
Young Adults With Autism Can Thrive In High-Tech Jobs
Morning Edition, April 22, 2013
A previous caption on one of the photographs incorrectly identified Daniel Stanfill as Daniel Freeman.
April 23, 2013
Henry David Thoreau Comes To The Aid Of Climate Science
April 22, 2013
This post has been corrected. Barbara originally wrote that the blooming dates used by climate scientists were published by Thoreau in "Walden." The dates were, in fact, recorded by Thoreau in his journals, as the post now states.
April 23, 2013
A Rand Paul White House Path Complicated By Dad's Legacy
April 22, 2013
A previous version of this story said Ron Paul loyalists failed to maintain leadership of the Polk County, Iowa, Republican Party last month; it was their bid to take over the top positions that failed.
April 22, 2013
Thirsty States Take Water Battle To Supreme Court
Weekend Edition Sunday, April 21, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says the Red River is fed by Rocky Mountain snowpack.
April 19, 2013
Mideast Report: January — March 2013
April 18, 2013
Israel did extend the fishing limit in Gaza to six miles late in 2012, but, according to the UN, reimposed the previous 3-mile limit on March 21 in response to the firing of rockets from Gaza into southern Israel. The three mile limit remained in effect when this report was published on April 18.
April 19, 2013
Gun Fight Didn't End Too Soon For House GOP, Some Democrats
April 18, 2013
This blog post originally said Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., voted against the measure to expand background checks.
April 15, 2013
Supreme Court Asks: Can Human Genes Be Patented?
Morning Edition, April 15, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies Mark Capone as CEO of Myriad. Capone is the president of Myriad Genetics Laboratories, which is a subsidiary of Myriad Genetics Inc.
April 12, 2013
Eli Lilly To Lay Off 30 Percent Of U.S. Sales Force
Morning Edition, April 12, 2013
Earlier audio and online versions of this story incorrectly stated that Eli Lilly was laying off 30 percent of its U.S. workforce.
April 11, 2013
Sequester Forces National Parks To Cut Costs
Morning Edition, March 26, 2013
The San Juan Islands National Monument is among the five new monuments designated by President Obama on March 25, 2013, but it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, not the National Park Service.
April 11, 2013
This Particular Nomination May Not Be About Obama; It's About Chuck Hagel
January 14, 2013
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the American Jewish Committee as the American Jewish Council.
April 11, 2013
El Paso Schools Cheating Scandal: Who's Accountable?
All Things Considered, April 10, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly said that Mark Emanuel Mendoza was the counselor who blew the whistle on the cheating. Mendoza is the director of student services for the school district.
April 9, 2013
As Audiences Shift To Cable, TV Programming Changes, Too
Morning Edition, April 5, 2013
In the audio version of this story, we incorrectly say that Eric Deggans coined the phrase "Imitation is the sincerest form of television." It was comedian Fred Allen who first said that.
April 9, 2013
Why Politicians Want Children To Be Seen And Heard
Morning Edition, April 8, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly indentifies Republican political consultant Steve Grand as Steve Green.
April 8, 2013
Trillions Earned Under Table As More Work Off Radar
Tell Me More, March 26, 2013
The "shadow economy" includes informal work arrangements, cash-only jobs and other economic activity beneath the radar. Our conversation may have left the impression that Kimberly Hansing is part of this shadow economy. This is not the case.
April 8, 2013
Bin Laden's Son-In-Law To Appear In U.S. Court
Morning Edition, March 8, 2013
We incorrectly say that Osama bin Laden appeared in a video in which he took credit for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Bin Laden praised the attacks but did not take credit for them.
April 4, 2013
Lawyers Join Doctors To Ease Patients' Legal Anxieties
Morning Edition, April 4, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies Michele McCarroll as a physician. McCarroll is a researcher and holds a Ph.D.
April 2, 2013
Catholic Church At Crossroads: Demographics, Social Issues Pose Challenges
All Things Considered, February 24, 2013
The audio version of this story, as did a previous Web version, erroneously reports that 1 in 10 American Catholics born into the religion has left it, according to the Pew Research Center. Actually, the 2009 Pew Research Center poll "Faith in Flux" reports that 1 in 10 American adults has left the religion after being raised Catholic.
April 1, 2013
Thousands Trek To New Mexico Chapel On Good Friday
All Things Considered, March 29, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies historian and columnist Orlando Romero as Rolando Romero.
March 28, 2013
A Turning Point For Talking About Suicide And Guns In Wyoming
All Things Considered, March 19, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly stated that the rate of Wyoming's suicides by firearm was two-thirds. That is the national statistic. In Wyoming, it is three-quarters.
March 28, 2013
Millions Of Americans Don't Work Due To Disability, And The Number Is Growing
All Things Considered, March 22, 2013
The original headline on this story incorrectly implied that all Americans who receive disability benefits do not work. Fourteen million Americans are on disability, but a small portion does work.
March 28, 2013
Bebo Valdés, Giant Of Cuban Music, Is Dead
March 22, 2013
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Bebo Valdes died in Switzerland. He died in Sweden.
March 27, 2013
A Hot Topic: Climate Change Coming To Classrooms
Morning Edition, March 27, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly described new national science standards as "federal." That version, as does the audio, also overstated the number of states saying they're likely to adopt them.
March 26, 2013
Chinese Solar Company Shuts U.S. Factory
Morning Edition, March 13, 2013
We say the U.S. International trade commission put a tariff on Chinese solar cells. While the trade commission found that Chinese companies have damaged the U.S. solar industry, it was the U.S. Department of Commerce that took those findings and initiated the tariff on Chinese manufacturers.
March 25, 2013
'Unprecedented': Budget Cuts Could Hit Some Airport Towers
All Things Considered, March 12, 2013
In the audio version of this story, we give an incorrect name for the executive director of the U.S. Contract Tower Association. He is Spencer Dickerson, not Spencer Dickinson.
March 25, 2013
First Listen: 'The Music Is You: A Tribute To John Denver'
March 24, 2013
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that John Denver had attempted suicide. Denver wrote that he thought about suicide, but he never attempted it.
March 25, 2013
For Evangelical Leader, Gay Marriage 'Outside Of God's Design'
Weekend Edition Sunday, March 24, 2013
Our guest incorrectly identifies Chai Feldblum as the head of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Feldblum is a commissioner but not the chairwoman.
March 22, 2013
Sexual Violence Victims Say Military Justice System Is 'Broken'
Morning Edition, March 21, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says the defendant in Haider's case continued to serve in the military after trial. In fact, he was discharged. The lesser charges he was convicted of related to other plaintiffs in the case, not to Haider. Additionally, the audio says (as did the Web previously) Haider was getting a degree in counseling. She completed an M.A. in counseling in 2009.
March 22, 2013
Solar Panel Maker Suntech Forced Into Bankruptcy
Morning Edition, March 21, 2013
The audio for this story gives an incorrect work location for Patrick Chovanec, of Silvercrest Asset Management. He is based in New York.
March 21, 2013
Recipes, Not Rockets: Cookbook Offers New Lens On Gaza
March 20, 2013
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Laila El-Haddad lives in Boston. El-Haddad lives in Columbia, Md
March 21, 2013
Women In Combat, And The Price They Pay
Morning Edition, March 18, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies the ranks of two service members. Jessica Keown is a staff sergeant, and Gary McCabe is a chief warrant officer 2.
March 20, 2013
Marches Madness: High-Stepping To Scott Joplin
March 19, 2013
A previous version of this story identified Frederick Douglass as the White House dinner guest.
March 19, 2013
Historian Propels Connecticut To Claim 'First In Flight'
Morning Edition, March 19, 2013
An earlier version of this online story contained a photo with an incorrect caption. The caption stated that the photo showed Orville Wright piloting the powered Wright Flyer, but the aircraft in the photo was a glider.
March 18, 2013
What The Case Of A Mississippi Child Can Tell HIV Researchers
Talk of the Nation, March 5, 2013
We incorrectly identify Dr. Hannah Gay as Dr. Hannah Gray.
March 18, 2013
Tender Portraits Of Worn-Down Women In 'This Close'
March 14, 2013
An earlier version of this online story incorrectly characterized the plot of the short story "The Essentials of Acceleration" as belonging to the short story "Double Take."
March 18, 2013
'Bowery Boys' Are Amateur But Beloved New York Historians
Morning Edition, March 12, 2013
Previous online and audio versions of this story incorrectly said that Tin Pan Alley is on the Lower East Side of New York City. Tin Pan Alley is located in New York's Flower District.
March 18, 2013
Obama's Campaign Turned Advocacy Group Raises Questions About Money
All Things Considered, January 18, 2013
The audio of this story incorrectly says that David Axelrod is among the leaders of the group Organizing For America. Axelrod is not involved with the organization.
March 18, 2013
Afghanistan's Forests A Casualty Of Timber Smuggling
Morning Edition, March 18, 2013
An earlier Web version of this story, as does the audio, quoted an Afghan official as saying that three to four decades ago, 50 percent of Afghanistan's total land was covered by forest. In fact, the forest cover has decreased by about 50 percent during roughly the same period.
March 13, 2013
Outside The Pizza Box: Chicago's New Pie Scene
March 13, 2013
A previous version of the Shaker Meyer Lemon Pie recipe listed the wrong amount of sea salt. The correct amount is 1 teaspoon plus 2 teaspoons (or to taste).
March 8, 2013
In Post-Revolution Egypt, Fears Of Police Abuse Deepening
Morning Edition, March 7, 2013
Previous online and audio versions of this story incorrectly reported that a 9-year-old girl who had been shot in the head in Minya, Egypt, had died.
March 8, 2013
News Corp. Education Tablet: For The Love Of Learning?
Morning Edition, March 8, 2013
Previous audio and online versions of this story incorrectly reported that the founders of Wireless Generation were former employees of Amplify CEO Joel Klein during his tenure as chancellor of the New York City schools system. In fact, Wireless Generation was a contractor for the system. Also, a previous online version of this story identified Diane Ravitch as a former assistant education secretary under President Reagan. Ravitch worked in the administration of George H.W. Bush.
March 7, 2013
As Construction Picks Up, American Truck Makers Race
All Things Considered, March 5, 2013
A previous Web version of this story, as does the audio, incorrectly said the Ford Model-T was built in Dearborn, Mich. Many parts for the Model-T were manufactured in Dearborn, but the finished car was assembled in Highland Park, Mich.
March 7, 2013
A Photographer Remembers Wounded Knee, 40 Years Later
February 27, 2013
A previous version of this article stated that an FBI agent died before the standoff ended.
March 7, 2013
Denzel Washington Remembers 'Malcom X' And 'The Wizard Of Oz'
Fresh Air from WHYY, March 1, 2013
A previous version of this story misstates the two films for which Denzel Washington received Academy Awards. Washington won the best actor Oscar for Training Day and best supporting actor Oscar for Glory.
March 2, 2013
By A Record Collector's Curiosity, The Relatives Return
Weekend Edition Saturday, March 2, 2013
A previous Web version incorrectly stated Sam Cooke visited their home after the brothers had formed The Relatives. He did stop by, but during the 1960s.
March 1, 2013
Stay-At-Home Workers Defend Choice After Yahoo Ban
Morning Edition, March 1, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly gave Shannan Higgins' first name as Sharon.
March 1, 2013
Economists Debate Sequestration's Total Effect
Morning Edition, March 1, 2013
The reference to direct cuts in government spending in calendar year 2013 caused by the sequester should be $64 billion, not $66 billion.
February 27, 2013
Book News: 50 Poems From Rudyard Kipling Discovered
February 26, 2013
A previous version of this post incorrectly identified Thomas Pinney as an English professor at California State Polytechnic University. Pinney is a professor emeritus at Pomona College.
February 26, 2013
Justice Sotomayor Chastises Asst. U.S. Attorney For Race Baiting In Drug Case
February 25, 2013
An earlier version of this post said Justice Sotomayor had chastised the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas. It was actually an assistant U.S. attorney from that office whom Sotomayor chastised.
February 25, 2013
Commission's Report Outlines Education Priorities
Morning Edition, February 22, 2013
In the audio of this story, a speaker refers to a school district by the wrong name. It is the Baldwin Hills — not Baldwin Park — school district.
February 25, 2013
Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500 For 2nd Time
Morning Edition, February 25, 2013
In the introduction to this story we say that this was Jimmie Johnson's second career win. It was his second win at Daytona.
February 25, 2013
Pediatricians Urged To Treat Ear Infections More Cautiously
Morning Edition, February 25, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly refers to Dr. Ellen Wald by the first name of Beth.
February 25, 2013
As Deep Cuts Loom, Continued Appeals For A Deal, Finger-Pointing
February 24, 2013
The original story inaccurately said tax hikes also were set to begin as part of the sequester.
February 25, 2013
The Microwave Miracle Of Cooking In Mugs
Morning Edition, February 25, 2013
Our original post included incorrect versions of the recipes. Corrected recipes appear below.
February 23, 2013
Recovering From Scandal, Mark Sanford Eyes Political Return
Weekend Edition Saturday, February 23, 2013
A previous headline incorrectly named Mark Warner as the candidate. The audio of this story, as well as a previous Web version, also did not make clear that he resigned as head of the Republican Governors Association, not as governor.
February 22, 2013
Medical Waste: 90 More Don'ts For Your Doctor
February 21, 2013
The original version of this post erroneously stated that doctors should not withhold hospice care from seriously ill patients who are still receiving treatment for their disease. The recommendation was that doctors should not withhold palliative care.
February 21, 2013
Republicans Make 'Benghazi' A Frequent Refrain
All Things Considered, February 20, 2013
In the audio of this story, as in a previous Web version, we say the State Department fired four employees. The employees were not fired. One resigned; the other three were placed on administrative leave.
February 20, 2013
Protesters Call On Obama To Reject Keystone XL Pipeline
Morning Edition, February 18, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, mischaracterizes the position of an opponent of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Retired Army Col. Dan Nolan says U.S. dependence on all foreign sources of oil, including Canadian oil, has national security risks.
February 20, 2013
Airport Diamond Thieves May Have Had Inside Help
All Things Considered, February 19, 2013
We incorrectly refer to Swissair as the flight carrier. The flight was actually operated by Helvetic Airways on behalf of Swiss International.
February 20, 2013
Ex-LAPD Officer May Have Stalked Targets Before Killing Spree
All Things Considered, February 19, 2013
We incorrectly identify one of Christopher Dorner's victims as Michelle Quan. Her name is Monica Quan.
February 20, 2013
Republicans Push To Rebrand Automatic Spending Cuts As Deadline Nears
All Things Considered, February 11, 2013
The original headline for this story inaccurately suggested Republicans were primarily responsible for devising the across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration.
February 20, 2013
Mommy Bashing: Criticism Fair Over Kid Diet?
Tell Me More, February 19, 2013
In the audio version of this story, host Michel Martin states that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 5 school-age children is carrying excess weight. Actually, the CDC reports that almost 32 percent of children and adolescents are overweight or obese; almost 17 percent are obese.
February 19, 2013
The 'Baby Dolls' Of Mardi Gras: A Fun Tradition With A Serious Side
Weekend Edition Saturday, February 16, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly said Millisia White and her brother had tested a new look and sound for the baby dolls five years after Hurricane Katrina. It was actually four years afterward.
February 19, 2013
Older Tech Workers Oppose Overhauling H-1B Visas
Morning Edition, February 19, 2013
We incorrectly say that employers must show they have looked for American workers before hiring H-1B visa holders. In fact, most prospective employers can avoid having to show they've recruited Americans as long as they meet certain guidelines.
February 19, 2013
One City's Love Affair With Processed Cheese
February 15, 2013
A previous version of this story misstated the Brooklyn neighborhood where Speedy Romeo is located. The restaurant is in Clinton Hill, not Greenpoint.
February 15, 2013
Decades On, Stiff Drug Sentence Leaves A Life 'Dismantled'
All Things Considered, February 14, 2013
A previous caption incorrectly said that George Prendes was arrested for purchasing cocaine. He was actually arrested for dealing the drug.
February 13, 2013
The Kentucky Fiddler Who Inspired Aaron Copland's 'Hoe-Down'
Weekend Edition Sunday, February 10, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly said that "Bonaparte's Retreat" inspired the entirety of Aaron Copeland's Rodeo. It actually inspired the hoedown movement of the ballet. A previous headline also incorrectly referred to Rodeo instead of Hoe-Down.
February 12, 2013
Last Papal Resignation In 1415 Ended 'Western Schism'
All Things Considered, February 11, 2013
Our guest incorrectly places the city of Constance in Switzerland. It is in Germany.
February 12, 2013
Video Game Violence: Why Do We Like It, And What's It Doing To Us?
All Things Considered, February 11, 2013
The text version of this story initially misspelled the surname of an iStrategyLabs employee. His name is Zach Saale.
February 11, 2013
Pentagon Goes On The Offensive Against Cyberattacks
Morning Edition, February 11, 2013
In an early audio version of this story, Lt. Gen. Richard Mills was incorrectly identified as being an Army officer. Mills is a Marine officer.
February 11, 2013
Bloomingdale's Lays Out Welcome Mat To Chinese Shoppers
Weekend Edition Sunday, February 8, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies Michael Gould as the president and CEO of Bloomingdale's. Gould is the chairman and CEO.
February 11, 2013
Did I Hear What I Thought I Heard?
February 8, 2013
The original post incorrectly said Weekend Edition airs at 5 a.m. ET. It airs at 8 a.m. ET. This particular segment took place on Saturday, Jan. 19.
February 11, 2013
First Lady Among Mourners At Funeral For Slain Chicago Teen
Weekend Edition Sunday, February 10, 2013
An earlier Web version of this story incorrectly stated that Hadiya Pendleton and her high school band performed at the presidential inauguration. They performed at other inauguration events in Washington, D.C.
February 11, 2013
Game On! Rare 1865 Baseball Card Sold For $80,000
February 6, 2013
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Floyd Hartford as the person who found the baseball card. The person who found the card has not been named.
February 4, 2013
Experimental Tuberculosis Vaccine Fails To Protect Infants
February 4, 2013
An earlier version of this post incorrectly referred to BCG as a live-virus vaccine. In fact, the BCG vaccine is made from a bacterium, not a virus.
February 4, 2013
History Sometimes Rewards Those Who Are Sidelined
Weekend Edition Saturday, February 2, 2013
Earlier versions of this story incorrectly said that Ken Mattingly had walked on the moon.
February 1, 2013
Confirmation Hearing Was A Rough Ride For Hagel
Morning Edition, February 1, 2013
We mistakenly identify retired Sen. Sam Nunn as a Republican. He is a Democrat.
February 1, 2013
Portugal's Monster: The Mechanics Of A Massive Wave
January 31, 2013
A previous version of this story misidentified Hendrik Tolman as an ocean wave expert at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. He works for the National Center for Environmental Prediction.
January 31, 2013
Op-Ed: To Close The Achievement Gap, Don't Lower The Bar
Talk of the Nation, January 10, 2013
The introduction to this story incorrectly states that Virginia and Florida have adopted standards that differ according to the race of the student and whether the student is disabled. Neither state has adopted such standards. Florida and Virginia have adopted standards setting different annual goals for subgroups of students in the lowest-performing schools. All individual students must meet the same proficiency standards.
January 31, 2013
Patty Andrews, Leader Of The Andrews Sisters, Dies
Morning Edition, January 30, 2013
In the audio of this story, as in a previous Web version, we identify "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" as a Yiddish folk tune. It was actually written for the Yiddish theater.
January 31, 2013
Investing In Citizenship: For The Rich, A Road To The U.S.
All Things Considered, January 26, 2013
In the audio of this story, a question about a lawsuit over a dairy farm investment in South Dakota is answered with information regarding another, unrelated lawsuit. The lawsuit described in the story, involving Chinese investors, is actually about a cattle processing plant. The lawsuit of the original question was brought by South Korean investors.
January 30, 2013
To Fight Addiction, FDA Advisers Endorse Limits On Vicodin
All Things Considered, January 25, 2013
The initial version of this post incorrectly said that changing the classification of Vicodin would mean that physician assistants and nurse practitioners could no longer prescribe the drug. Because state laws vary, that would be true in some states but not all.
January 30, 2013
Scientists Discover Dung Beetles Use The Milky Way For GPS
All Things Considered, January 29, 2013
A previous headline incorrectly identified the scientists as Swiss.
January 30, 2013
Polling Firm Gallup Lands In Legal Hot Water
Morning Edition, January 30, 2013
Previous versions of this story reported that the Justice Department says Gallup billed the federal government for work it never performed. The Justice Department says Gallup gave the government inflated estimates for the work.
January 29, 2013
Killer Kitties? Cats Kill Billions Of Creatures Every Year
All Things Considered, January 29, 2013
Earlier versions of this story incorrectly said that previous studies indicated cats kill about 500,000 birds a year. The correct number is 500 million.
January 28, 2013
Some In GOP Want New Electoral College Rules
January 25, 2013
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Nebraska had never split its Electoral College votes. In fact, in 2008, then-Sen. Barack Obama was awarded an electoral vote though Sen. John McCain carried the state.
January 24, 2013
Bringing The President Down A Notch: NPR Ends Calling Him 'Mr.'
January 17, 2013
This post has been updated to include a response from White House correspondent Scott Horsley.
January 24, 2013
Gaining Or Losing Credibility By Humanizing A Reporter: A Kwanzaa Story
January 7, 2013
This column has been updated with a response from Michel Martin, the host of Tell Me More.
January 23, 2013
Painkiller Paradox: Feds Struggle To Control Drugs That Help And Harm
Morning Edition, January 23, 2013
The audio version of this story incorrectly identifies Michael Israel's father as Ari Israel. He is Avi Israel.
January 22, 2013
When It Comes To Inaugural Fashion, First Family Stays The Course
January 21, 2013
A previous version of this post incorrectly identified J. Crew's creative director, Jenna Lyons, as Jessica Lyons.
January 18, 2013
The 'Underlying Logic' Behind The Madness Of The Office
Talk of the Nation, January 17, 2013
In the introduction to the audio version of this story, the authors' credentials are reversed. Tim Sullivan is editorial director at the Harvard Business Review Press, and Ray Fisman is co-director of the social enterprise program at the Columbia Business School.
January 18, 2013
Egypt Tries To Help Hamas Broker A Cease-Fire
All Things Considered, November 19, 2012
We mistakenly refer to Michael Wahid Hanna as being associated with the Council on Foreign Relations. Hanna is a fellow at the Century Foundation.
January 18, 2013
Gun Makers Worry Revamped Laws Will Hurt Bottom Line
Morning Edition, January 17, 2013
The speaker identified as James Rebholz is actually Ken Gregg.
January 17, 2013
Jihadi Fighters Win Hearts And Minds By Easing Syria's Bread Crisis
All Things Considered, January 16, 2013
During the original production of the audio for this piece, a number of elements were inadvertently placed in the wrong sequence. The incorrect audio version has been replaced with one that is accurate.
January 17, 2013
'Quartet': Dustin Hoffman, Behind The Camera
Fresh Air from WHYY, January 16, 2013
In our interview with Dustin Hoffman, he talked about why he won't carry a gun in films. But he qualified that by saying he had carried guns in a couple of films in the '70s, Straw Dogs and Little Big Man. He contacted us after we recorded the interview to say he'd neglected to mention the 1978 film Straight Time in which he carried a gun, which he also did in Marathon Man in 1976. And in his starring role as Captain Hook in Steven Spielberg's 1991 period film, Hook, his character brandishes an 18th century flintlock pistol.
January 17, 2013
Why A Young Man Died In A Nursing Home, A State Away From His Mom
January 16, 2013
An earlier version of this post incorrectly said that Bylon Alexander was disabled by cerebral palsy. A stroke caused her disability.
January 16, 2013
Matching Diners To Chefs, Startups Hatch Underground Supper Clubs
January 15, 2013
An earlier version of this story stated that many Feastly events are more expensive than the average restaurant meal. In fact, the average cost of a Feastly event is about the same as the average cost of a restaurant meal — $35.
January 14, 2013
Cheating Might Buy Home Runs, But No Hall Of Fame
Weekend Edition Saturday, January 12, 2013
In the audio version of this story, as in a previous Web version, we incorrectly say that Sammy Sosa hit 60 or more home runs in three consecutive seasons. He actually accomplished that over four seasons.
January 14, 2013
Naxos: The Little Record Label That Could (And Did)
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 13, 2013
An early version of this story stated that Naxos is based in Singapore. It is actually based in Hong Kong.
January 11, 2013
'Living' In Color, Long Before 'Girls'
Morning Edition, January 11, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly identifies the character played by Queen Latifah as Kadijah Jones. The character's name is Khadijah James.
January 10, 2013
Hugo Chavez Misses Inauguration Day, But Supporters Fill The Streets
All Things Considered, January 10, 2013
A previous Web version of this story incorrectly said that the presidents of Argentina and Ecuador had attended the inauguration celebration for Hugo Chavez.
January 10, 2013
Geof Bradfield's 'Melba!' On JazzSet
January 10, 2013
The audio of this segment misidentifies Jeff Parker as Jeff Nelson.
January 9, 2013
Tax Breaks Extended For Special Interests
Morning Edition, January 7, 2013
Politifact.com reviewed the Obama re-election campaign ad excerpted in this story and found the assertion that carried interest is a "trick" to be "mostly false."
January 9, 2013
Canada's Indigenous People Rally For Rights Around 'Idle No More' Initiative
All Things Considered, January 9, 2013
An early version of this story incorrectly said the Oka crisis was in the 1970s. It was actually in 1990.
January 9, 2013
Behind The Scenes At 1600 Penn: Documenting The President
Talk of the Nation, January 7, 2013
A previous caption referred to George Stephanopoulos as a journalist. While that is his current occupation, at the time of the photo he was an adviser to President Bill Clinton.
January 8, 2013
Amid Instability In Egypt, Coptic Christians Flee To U.S.
All Things Considered, January 4, 2013
The audio version of this story, as did a previous Web version, incorrectly says that St. Mary and St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church has more than 1,000 members. The church's membership is actually more than 1,000 families.
January 7, 2013
South Korea Prepares The Young For A Rapidly Aging Population
All Things Considered, January 4, 2013
The audio of this story, as did a previous Web version, says that South Korea passed a dementia law last year. The law was passed in 2011.
January 4, 2013
Countdown To Super Bowl: Playoffs Set To Begin
Morning Edition, January 4, 2013
In an early version of this interview with former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, we described him as a Hall of Fame quarterback. Theismann, who played for Notre Dame, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003, but he is not a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
January 3, 2013
Bidding Adieu To Congressional Trailblazers
January 2, 2013
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Rep. Barney Frank as a member of the U.S. Senate.
January 3, 2013
IMHO: A Survey About The Year In Music
December 30, 2012
In a previous version of this piece, Scott Aiges incorrectly said Lil Wayne made his first appearance on a bounce track in 2012.
January 2, 2013
Loose Oil Rig Still Grounded On Alaskan Island
January 2, 2013
Earlier, we posted a short statement that was said to be from Shell about its safety programs. The statement, however, was from a "spoof" site created by opponents of drilling off Alaska's shores.
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