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In the audio of this story and in a previous Web introduction, we incorrectly say Trash Panda was adopted in Fulton County, Ga. The cereal-loving celebrity cat actually calls the Midwest home. He lives in Fulton County, Ill.
An earlier version of this story reported President Biden had also rescinded an order banning H-1B, H-4, H-2B, L-1 and J categories visas. He has not.
An earlier version of this episode incorrectly described the role magnets play in creating sound in speakers. It has since been updated to explain it correctly.
In the audio and in a previous Web version of this story, we incorrectly refer to Ian Spall as Ian Sprall.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that more than 85% of right whales have been entangled in fishing gear at least once. It is more than 80%.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that 56% of Black renters say it's likely they'll be evicted within the next two months. It's 56% of Black renters who are currently behind on their rent who say this.
When first published this story incorrectly stated that Perseverance was the first spacecraft to record audio on another planet. It is the first audio from Mars. The Soviet Union's Venera 13 and 14 missions transmitted audio from the surface of Venus in 1982.
In this report, we incorrectly say that the Whatz Up TV interview with U-Roy and DJ Kool Herc took place in 2013. It was actually recorded in 2004.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said James Franco won an Oscar. He was nominated for an Oscar in 2011 but did not win.
In this episode, we incorrectly say that Aaron Burr refers to Alexander Hamilton as the $10 Founding Father in the musical Hamilton. In fact, the line in the musical is said by the actor who plays John Laurens and Philip Hamilton.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the Beechcraft King Air B350i as a jet. In fact, the aircraft is a twin turboprop.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to the Louisiana TV station WDSU as WDUS.
In an earlier version of this post, the government of India was credited for donating some doses of the vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, India donated doses to Barbados, which distributed batches of them to several of its Caribbean neighbors.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly described Soon-Yi Previn as Woody Allen's stepdaughter. She is the daughter of Allen's former longtime girlfriend.
The name of the city Cagayan de Oro was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version of this story and has been corrected.
In an earlier version of this database, the summary for Vitali GossJankowski was mistakenly entered twice and appeared incorrectly for Cindy Sue Fitchett.
A previous version of this story incorrectly attributed a statement to Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb. The statement came from the Met's press office. In addition, we incorrectly stated that negotiations had yet to begin between the Met and its two musicians' unions. In fact, negotiations have begun with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA).
The first published version of this story misspelled the name of Lleida University.
An earlier version of this story, relying on court documents, noted that a witness informed the FBI that Bozell was a girls' basketball coach at the Hershey Christian Academy. After publication, the school stated that this information was incorrect, and Bozell has never been a coach at the school.
The previous headline on this story, "13,140,000 Minutes: It's Been 25 Years Since The First Performance Of 'Rent,'" referenced a lyric from the song "Seasons of Love": Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes / How do you measure? Measure a year? However, not all years have 525,600 minutes. Leap years have 527,040 minutes. There have been seven leap years in the last 25 years, and thus the headline has been changed to "13,150,080 Minutes: It's Been 25 Years Since The First Performance Of 'Rent.'"
In this report, we incorrectly say that Marjan is 22 years old. In fact, she's 34.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Bill Martin is the owner of M.A. Industries.
An previous version of this episode incorrectly pronounced the name of guest Ousmane Power-Greene
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that a majority of senators voted to acquit Trump on a charge of inciting an insurrection. A majority of senators voted to hold Trump guilty, but the vote fell short of the threshold needed for conviction.
An earlier headline incorrectly said Donald Trump wasn't impeached for the Capitol riot. He was, in fact, impeached by the House in January on the charge of "incitement of insurrection." The Senate acquitted him of the charge on Feb. 13.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Mike Crapo as a senator from Indiana. Crapo represents the state of Idaho.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Stacey Plaskett was making closing remarks. She was actually responding to a question during the Q&A session.
A previous version of the summary for this report misspelled Suwanee, Ga., as Sewanee.
The first published version of this story referred to the dual carrier exercises as a "freedom of navigation operation." The U.S. Navy defines freedom of navigation operations as "tangible, operational challenges against excessive maritime claims" and says the exercises described here do not meet that definition.
In a previous version of this story, opening statements made by Trump lawyer Michael van der Veen were mistakenly attributed to Bruce Castor Jr. These statements included characterizing the trial as "political vengeance" that is part of a years-long "witch hunt."
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Dave Grohl was a drummer with Nirvana for five years. In fact, he played with the band for three and a half years.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly attributed several quotes to Palm Beach Town Attorney John Randolph. The quotes should have been attributed to John Marion, the attorney representing former President Donald Trump.
An earlier version of the audio of this report incorrectly said that Susan B. Anthony helped organize the women's rights convention in Seneca Falls. She did not organize that convention.
Clarification, previously posted Feb. 9: An earlier version of this report used the word "suffragette," a word that can have a negative connotation. It has been replaced with "suffragist."
A previous version of this story misidentified an information technology worker as Chiaki Shinozaki. In fact, the person's name is Chiharu Shinozaki.
A previous Web introduction to this report incorrectly said that the house had an asking price of $1.3 billion. In fact, the price is $1.3 million.
A previous headline and Web introduction to this report incorrectly called the Department of Veterans Affairs by its previous name, the Veterans Administration.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Jefrey Pollock's first name as Jeffrey.
An earlier version of this online story said there was insufficient transparency around the supply of Shingrix shingles vaccine in 2009, but a former official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clarified to NPR that the problem that year was with flu vaccine. Issues with Shingrix occurred in subsequent years.
An earlier version of this story said Steve Simon and Trey Grayson spoke at a meeting of state election officials. It was actually a news conference organized by the Voter Protection Program.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the diameter range of the needles used for vaccination is 25-28 mm. The measurement is 25-28 gauge.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Nikki Haley as white. In fact, she is of South Asian descent.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the COVID-19 relief proposal is for $1.9 billion in aid. In fact, the package is valued at $1.9 trillion.
The audio and online version of this story as originally published characterized oxygen as flammable, which it is not.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Gaige Grosskreutz's last name as Grosskruetz.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Jed Leiber's last name as Lieber.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said President Donald Trump's impeachment is the second time in history a president was impeached twice. He is the only president to be impeached twice.
A previous version of this story said the exhibition was at the High Museum of American Art. It should have said the High Museum of Art. Also, the story originally said that Trayvon Martin was killed by a police officer. In fact, George Zimmerman, the man who killed Martin, was a neighborhood watch volunteer at the time of the shooting.
In a previous version of this story and in a previous headline, we misspelled Aung San Suu Kyi's name as Aung Sang Suu Kyi.
An earlier web version of this story incorrectly stated that Cicely Tyson won a Tony Award at 89. She was 88.
A previous headline incorrectly said the Philippine survivor was a "comfort woman" in Japan. In fact, she was subjected to sexual servitude by Japan's occupying troops in the Philippines.
A previous headline and intro incorrectly gave Amelia Pang's last name as Chang.
A previous version of this Web story mistakenly said that 15% of Black people in Mississippi and 15% of Hispanic people in Texas have been vaccinated. In fact, 15% of those who have been vaccinated in Mississippi are Black, while 15% of those vaccinated in Texas are Hispanic.
In an earlier version of this episode, we said Pennsylvania State University had closed some of its regional campuses. This is incorrect. Penn State has not closed any of its campuses. We have removed the language related to that error.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said Nicholas Winton died in 2016. In fact, he died in 2015. Also, a previous summary of this story that appeared on the homepage mistakenly said the children escaped Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938. In fact, the year was 1939.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Lothar Wieler's last name as Weiler.
In this story, we incorrectly say that President Biden's national security adviser agrees that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims. While Biden's nominee for secretary of state agrees with this assessment, his national security adviser hasn't publicly weighed in on the issue.
In this review, we incorrectly say "Christmas Song" was written by Phoebe Bridgers. In fact, it was written by Dan McCarthy.
In an earlier version of this episode and in the Web introduction, we said several companies had relied on the labor of incarcerated people in past decades. One of those companies, AT&T, disputed the claim. We relied on sourcing from decades ago, but after review, could not independently and directly confirm those sources today. We have removed the language related to that.
In a previous version of this story, Ella Emhoff's stylist was incorrectly identified as Joseph Charles Viola. In fact, Jill Lincoln and Jordan Johnson styled Emhoff for the event. Viola is Emhoff's agent.
A previous version of this story included an incorrect death toll from COVID-19 in Argentina. As of early January, the death toll was 45,000.
An earlier version of this text incorrectly stated that Locked Down was the first film to be filmed and released during the pandemic.
An earlier version of this story said that Sen. Burr privately warned a group of well-connected constituents about the threat from coronavirus and then sold his shares in travel companies. In fact, he sold the shares two weeks prior to issuing that warning.
A previous version of this story misspelled Ashley L. Bennett's name.
A previous headline for this segment misidentified Mark Hertling as a retired U.S. Army lieutenant. Hertling is a retired lieutenant general.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Sonia Sotomayor's first name as Sonya.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said President Trump gave his inaugural address in 2009. It was in 2017.
An earlier news alert incorrectly said Phil Spector died in prison. He died at an outside hospital. The alert also misspelled Spector's name as Specter.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said the Park Police asked the National Guard about a "heat ray" at a June protest. It was military police that made the inquiry.
A previous version of this story misspelled Jürgen Siegismund's last name as Siegmund.
An earlier version of this story said Space Command is a department of the Air Force. It is a combatant command of the Department of Defense that conducts operations in, from and to outer space.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Rep. Peter Meijer is a West Point graduate. Meijer attended West Point, but he is a graduate of Columbia University.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said British troops attacked the U.S. Capitol in 1812. The attack took place in 1814 during the War of 1812.
In this episode, we incorrectly say that Curious George: A Very Curious Christmas is a real title. In fact, the real title is Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas.
An earlier version of this story referred to an MLive report as being published in May 2015. In fact it was published in 2014.
An earlier version of this story said the court vote was 5-4, but in fact it was 6-3.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly characterized conservative activist Candace Owens' relationship to Fox News. She is a frequent guest, not a formal contributor.
A previous version of this story said Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 crashed into the Java Sea on Sunday. It happened on Saturday.
An earlier version of this piece called Amazon's photo storage service Amazon Prime backup. It's called Amazon Photos.
An earlier version of this story said that Birthright Israel sends American Jewish youth to Israel on free guided trips. The organization sends Jewish youth from around the world on the trips.
Previous photo captions misspelled Tim Shantz's last name as Schantz.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified David Epstein as a senior editor at Sports Illustrated. At the time this story was published, he had recently changed jobs from senior writer at Sports Illustrated to reporter with ProPublica.
An earlier version of this interview misspelled Gil Scott-Heron's first name as Gill and omitted the hyphen in his last name.
A previous version of this story incorrectly described Barbara Comstock as a member of the House of Representatives. She lost her seat in the 2018 elections.
An earlier version of this story described the Center for American Progress as a Democratic think tank. In fact, it is nonpartisan but is liberal-leaning.
In a previous version of this story, a quote about conservative values was incorrectly attributed to Russell Moore. That quote has been deleted.
A version of this story published at 8 p.m. ET prematurely reported that U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick had died, based on information from a source. Later, U.S. Capitol Police announced that Sicknick had died at 9:30 p.m.
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An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the video came two weeks after the election rather than two months. In addition, a version of this story published at about 8 p.m. ET prematurely reported that five people, including a Capitol Police officer, died, based on information from a source. The death toll was four at that time. Later, U.S. Capitol Police announced that Officer Brian D. Sicknick had died at 9:30 p.m.
A previous version of this story attributed one of President Trump's quotes to the wrong medium. He did not say, "These are the things and events that happen ... Remember this day forever " in the video he released. He made that statement in a subsequent tweet that has now been removed.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that in both Senate races, all candidates from all parties were on one ballot in November. That was only true of the special election, which ended in a runoff between Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Raphael Warnock. The Perdue-Ossoff contest went through a traditional primary process.
In this report, we incorrectly say Emily Bender is a computer scientist. In fact, she is a linguist.
In this report, we incorrectly say Sonali Rajan is an associate professor in the Department of Health and Behavioral Studies at Columbia University. In fact, she is an associate professor of health education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
A previous version of this story incorrectly listed Sean Malone's birth date as Jan, 1, 1970. He was born April 12, 1970.
A previous version of this story incorrectly described producer Hal Willner. He was a live event record producer, curator of tributes and musical matchmaker — not a Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Congress pushed the date of copyright expiration from 75 years to 97 years in 2001. In fact, the Copyright Term Extension Act was passed in 1998 and extended copyright for certain works, including those from 1925, to 95 years.