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The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts say

Corrected on 2024-10-01T18:03:09.589-04:00

NPR previously reported that fentanyl overdose deaths dropped 20% from 2022 to 2023, citing data reported in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration National Drug Threat assessment published in May 2024. NPR now believes a more accurate figure is a roughly 10% drop as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister

Corrected on 2024-10-01T19:14:18.451-04:00

An earlier photo caption didn't match what was depicted in the photo and misidentified its subject as Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In fact, the photo shows Shigeru Ishiba at a session of parliament’s lower house on Oct. 1. The caption also misidentified the photographer; the correct name is Eugene Hoshiko.

What does the next era of Social Security look like?

Corrected on 2024-09-30T00:00:00-04:00

A previous version of this story said that more than 4 million Americans will turn 65 between 2024 and 2027. In fact, more than 4 million Americans will turn 65 each year between 2024 and 2027.

All Things Considered

The FDA approves a new type of schizophrenia drug

Corrected on 2024-09-26T17:29:20.501-04:00

The initial version of this online summary incorrectly stated that the Food and Drug Administration had approved KarXT. The broadcast story reported that the agency was expected to approve the drug soon. The FDA then approved the drug, as expected, and both the summary and broadcast story were updated.

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Iran remains on the sidelines as the Israel-Hezbollah fight intensifies

Corrected on 2024-09-25T09:03:16.568-04:00

An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Tel Aviv as Israel's capital, and an earlier correction misidentified Jerusalem as Israel's capital. While the Israeli government claims Jerusalem as its capital, its status is disputed.

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Corrected on 2024-09-25T09:25:34.452-04:00

An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Tel Aviv as Israel's capital, and an earlier correction misidentified Jerusalem as Israel's capital. While the Israeli government claims Jerusalem as its capital, its status is disputed.

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Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Corrected on 2024-09-21T11:20:25.974-04:00

An earlier version of this story suggested that stroke is the primary symptom of eclampsia. Stroke, coma and death can be consequences of eclampsia, which is primarily characterized by seizures in late pregnancy.

New research points to raccoon dogs in Wuhan market as pandemic trigger. It's controversial

Corrected on 2024-09-19T16:12:47.226-04:00

The original audio version of this story misidentified the speakers of the last two quotes. The second to the last quote is from Kristian Andersen. The last quote is from Michael Worobey. The audio has been corrected.‎‎‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎Previously posted September 19, 2024: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that the stalls known as the place to buy live, exotic wildlife were in the southeast corner of the wet market in Wuhan, China. In fact, those stalls were in the southwest corner.

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Inside the U.S. city churning out Ukrainian weapons

Corrected on 2024-09-23T10:02:42.779-04:00

An earlier version of this article misspelled Col. Oleksandr Popov's first name. It has been updated with the correct spelling.

All Things Considered

How Memphis became a battleground over Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer

Corrected on 2024-09-15T13:16:46.761-04:00

A previous version of this story wrongly stated that "Colossus of Rhodes" was a mythical statue. A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the Tennessee Valley Authority as a state facility. It is a federal facility.

Telegram founder breaks silence, calling charges 'misguided'

Corrected on 2024-09-06T14:06:30.269-04:00

An earlier version of this story stated that Pavel Durov was charged with spreading child abuse images and trafficking drugs. He was charged with complicity to spread child abuse images and to traffic drugs. Additionally, Telegram has taken down millions of posts not just in total but every day. 

Politics Roundup: Harris sells hopeful vibes; Trump feuds with military burial staff

Corrected on 2024-08-30T00:00:00-04:00

In a previous version of the audio for this episode, two phrases were spliced together in a way that suggested the veterans' organization Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) called Donald Trump's remarks related to a confrontation at Arlington National Cemetery "asinine." In fact, the VFW described Trump's previous remarks, in which he described the Presidential Medal of Freedom as superior to the Medal of Honor, asinine.

The DNC roll call featured a musical salute to each state. Here's what your state chose

Corrected on 2024-08-21T09:49:43.64-04:00

A previous version of this story misspelled Bruce Springsteen’s birthplace. It is Long Branch, New Jersey. It also incorrectly identified when The Killers formed, which was in 2001, and misspelled Noah Kahan's hometown, Strafford. We have also corrected Macklemore's birthplace to Seattle and James Brown's to Barnwell, S.C.

'Hillbilly Elegy' is back in the spotlight. These Appalachians write a different tale

Corrected on 2024-08-18T08:44:39.016-04:00

A previous version of this story mistakenly identified Anthony Harkins as an assistant professor in history at Western Kentucky University. Harkins is a professor of history. Additionally, an earlier version of this story incorrectly said Meredith McCarroll is a director at Bowdoin College. She no longer works there.

The day the dinosaurs died

Corrected on 2024-09-13T00:00:00-04:00

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Mantua Township, NJ helped to raise money for the construction of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. Paleontologist Ken Lacovara partnered with Rowan University to fundraise.

Does 'weird' work for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?

Corrected on 2024-08-15T00:00:00-04:00

Correction: A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that Republicans describe Democrats as perverts and pedophiles. Some individual Republicans have made those accusations, not all. That story also incorrectly portrayed polling as indicating that only the Republican party had become more extreme in recent years. That polling shows that a majority of Americans feel that both the Republican and Democratic parties have become more "extreme," although more view Republicans that way. We have also removed material in the game at the end of the episode that did not meet our standards.

The U.S. men's basketball team topples France to win its fifth straight Olympic gold

Corrected on 2024-08-11T07:29:15.611-04:00

In an earlier version of this story, we reported there were three NBA MVPs on the U.S. team: Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. There was also a fourth: Joel Embiid. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated who was defending Steph Curry during his final three-point shot of the game.

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What drove last year's surge in Chinese migrants at the southern border?

Corrected on 2024-08-12T22:29:10.802-04:00

This story has been updated to make clear that while Chinese transnational criminal organizations do take advantage of the United States' inability to control everything that crosses the southern border, most fentanyl smuggling goes through ports of entry and does not rely on migrants.

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10 years after Michael Brown’s death, we went to Ferguson to ask: What’s changed?

Corrected on 2024-08-09T10:21:14.805-04:00

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that each municipality in the St. Louis area had its own police force. It has been updated to reflect that not all do and that some contract with St. Louis County Police and that others have formed a law enforcement body. It has also been corrected to reflect that there were at least 90 municipalities in St. Louis County and some have dissolved.

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Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?

Corrected on 2024-08-09T16:51:09.916-04:00

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the Japanese forces in the U.S. targeted an oil field in California two years before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The shelling attack took place in February 1942 by a submarine that sat off the coast. The article has been updated to reflect that.

U.S. leads Olympic medal count in Paris but there's more to the story

Corrected on 2024-08-09T15:56:03.288-04:00

In an earlier version of this story, we reported that athletes from Russia had not won any medals in Paris. In fact they have won two. The International Olympic Committee does not include Russian medals in their official tabulation.

Alana Springsteen: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on 2024-08-05T10:18:18.531-04:00

A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Alec Parrish as Alex Parrish. It was also updated to include Daniel Cooper as pianist.

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

Corrected on 2024-08-03T12:01:53.654-04:00

A previous version of this story incorrectly said the evidence was found through digital unwrapping. In fact, the mummy was already unwrapped and scientists used CT scans and other tools to conduct their research.

What to do when you're in a class action

Corrected on 2024-08-05T00:00:00-04:00

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the original Shutterfly settlement offer was $25.00 cash. It was a $25.00 Shutterfly voucher.

From floor routine to vault, here's the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold

Corrected on 2024-08-19T00:00:00-04:00

A previous version of this episode suggested that at the top of a gymnast's jump, they are moving with zero acceleration. In fact, there they have zero velocity, but still have the same acceleration. Also, gravity is constant as a person performs gymnastics tricks on Earth. A previous version of this episode also did not make clear that conservation of angular momentum happens as gymnasts move through the air in uneven bars — as opposed to when the gymnasts are on the bars themselves and the gymnasts are subject to additional forces.

All Things Considered

J.D. Vance is unrecognizable to his former friend

Corrected on 2024-07-31T13:59:27.613-04:00

An earlier version of this page used the wrong pronoun when referring to Sofia Nelson. It has been updated with the pronoun they use.

Winklevoss twins and crypto ties seek to shape Arizona Democratic primary race

Corrected on 2024-08-01T14:43:50.711-04:00

An earlier version of this story said that Yassamin Ansari would become the first Iranian-American to serve in Congress. Ansari would be the first Democratic Iranian-American to serve in Congress.Also, an earlier version incorrectly said Alphabet is the parent company of Facebook. The parent company of Facebook is Meta.And an earlier version incorrectly said that Protect Progress PAC has supported Republican candidates. The PAC itself has supported Democratic candidates; its donors have individually supported Republicans.

What is it about Chappell Roan?

Corrected on 2024-07-26T02:31:46.322-04:00

A previous version of this story indicated that Chappell Roan spoke from the stage of Bonnaroo. Roan actually spoke from her concert in Raleigh, N.C.A song lyric was also corrected.

Paris Olympics: What to watch for

Corrected on 2024-07-24T19:12:48.84-04:00

An earlier version of this story mistakenly said that Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah would be competing in the Paris Olympics. In fact, she isn't competing because of an injury.

Trump's close call: A detailed time line

Corrected on 2024-07-22T14:52:32.931-04:00

A previous version of this time line omitted President Biden's first public response to the shooting. The White House first issued a brief statement from Biden on July 13.