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Weekend Edition Saturday

Trailblazing journalist Barbara Walters has died at 93

Corrected on December 31, 2022

A previous photo caption incorrectly said that Walters was married five times to four different men. In fact, she was married four times to three different men.

Road to Partition

Corrected on December 21, 2022

A previous version of this episode mistakenly referred to Winston Churchill as being Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1919. While active in British politics, Churchill did not become Prime Minister until 1940.

Weekend Edition Saturday

These are the humanitarian crises expected to worsen in 2023

Corrected on December 18, 2022

An earlier headline for this story incorrectly referred to the International Rescue Committee's watchlist of humanitarian crises for the coming year as a list for 2024. The list is for 2023.

Russia launches new wave of air attacks across Ukraine

Corrected on December 16, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that at least 80 missiles were launched at Ukraine. In fact, regional military administrators said at least 70 missiles were launched.

Morning Edition

Why China's 'zero COVID' policy is finally faltering

Corrected on December 14, 2022

An earlier version of this story stated that the government locked down the residents of Shanghai for two months this past summer. The lockdown in fact was in the spring. The post has been corrected.

Morning Edition

U.S. reaches a fusion power milestone. Will it be enough to save the planet?

Corrected on December 13, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly quoted Mark Herrmann as saying that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has been working on nuclear fusion using lasers for almost 16 years. The laboratory has been working on it for almost 60 years.

Dec. 14, 2022

An earlier version of this story described the "gain" from the fusion experiment as 150%. The total power out of the fusion reaction was 150% of the power put in by the lasers, representing an overall gain of 50%. The language in the story has been updated to clarify the result.

Morning Edition

For patients with sickle cell disease, fertility care is about reproductive justice

Corrected on December 12, 2022

In the audio of this story, as well as in a previous web version, we mistakenly say 11 states have laws mandating coverage of fertility preservation treatments for patients facing other medical treatments that could impair fertility. In fact, 12 states have such laws. Also, the audio incorrectly says Irene Su is with UC San Francisco; in fact, she is with UC San Diego.

Truck makers lobby to weaken U.S. climate policies, report finds

Corrected on December 8, 2022

In a previous version of the audio story, we incorrectly identified the number of states that have adopted the most stringent regulations to build and sell zero-emissions medium and heavy-duty trucks. The correct number is seven, not six, as of December 7, 2022. This updated story also clarifies that of these states, California has an additional goal that all trucks will be zero-emissions by 2045.

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8

Corrected on December 6, 2022

An earlier headline on this story incorrectly said Morocco was the first African country to make it to the World Cup's round of 8. It's the first Arab country to do so. Also, an earlier version of the teaser for this story incorrectly said no other team from outside Europe or South America had ever made it this far in the World Cup. In fact, others have, but not this year.

Water works (except when it doesn't)

Corrected on December 6, 2022

In an earlier version of this episode we erroneously attributed quotes from Tom Rooney, speaking in a panel at a recent water conference at Columbia University, to the panel moderator Alex Loucopoulos.

Celebs and dignitaries meet at the White House for Biden's state dinner

Corrected on December 2, 2022

A previous version of this story misidentified one of the guests at the dinner. He was Kurt Russell, the 2022 teacher of the year, not the actor with the same name. Also, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy attended the dinner with his mother, not his wife.

beabadoobee: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on December 2, 2022

An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of Bobby Hawk, and misidentified which instrument he is playing. He plays a violin, not a viola.

Corey Gray Is Picking Up Cosmic Vibrations

Corrected on November 29, 2022

An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly stated what LIGO stands for. LIGO is short for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory.

The U.S. ties England in a scoreless World Cup game

Corrected on November 25, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the Group B standings after the second round of games. England has 4 points, Iran has 3 points, the U.S. has 2 points and Wales has 1 point.

With the GOP in control of the House, here's who's likely to lead key committees

Corrected on November 23, 2022

An earlier version of this story reported that Kevin Brady, the ranking Republican member on the House Ways and Means Committee, would likely take the helm of the committee. Brady is retiring in January.

The earlier version also incorrectly said a steering committee traditionally elects the longest-serving member on each panel to become chair of that committee. But House Republicans have a six-year term limit for chair, and often have competitive races for the position.

What we know so far about the Colorado Springs shooting

Corrected on November 21, 2022

An earlier version of this story and its headline reported that the suspect would definitively be charged with murder and hate crimes. Prosecutors say formal charges have not yet been filed.

Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto wins Nevada Senate race

Corrected on November 13, 2022

A photo caption in an earlier version of this story mistakenly said voters elected Republican Adam Laxalt over incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto to represent Nevada in the U.S. Senate. Cortez Masto defeated Laxalt to keep her seat, according to a projection by the Associated Press.

Millions of Ukrainians have escaped the war. Many still can't find enough work

Corrected on November 10, 2022

A previous version of this web story cited the International Rescue Committee as saying it typically gives Ukrainians in need a one-time payment of $145. The organization has notified NPR that it provided the wrong information. The correct amount it gives is 70 euros, roughly $71, per month for three months, adding up to $213.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here are 4 things you should know

Corrected on November 5, 2022

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Navajo Nation does not observe daylight saving time. In fact, it does. An earlier version of this story also included a caption that said Daylight Saving Time would end on Nov. 7, 2022. It ends on Nov. 6, 2022.

All Things Considered

Big food companies commit to 'regenerative agriculture' but skepticism remains

Corrected on November 3, 2022

A previous version of this story said the coalition of major food companies plans to nearly triple the amount of regenerative farmland over the next eight years. That is not their plan, instead that is what would be required to meet goals in the Paris climate agreement.

Weekend Edition Sunday

A controversial election theory at the Supreme Court is tied to a disputed document

Corrected on November 3, 2022

An earlier version of this story included a portrait whose subject was incorrectly identified as Charles Pinckney, a delegate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 who presented a plan of government. In fact, the portrait's subject was a cousin of Pinckney who also attended the convention, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.

Outside groups have spent nearly $1 billion so far to boost GOP Senate candidates

Corrected on October 27, 2022

A previous version of the story and headline referred to "dark money" groups spending nearly $1 billion on GOP Senate candidates. While outside groups are spending that amount, "dark money" refers to groups that don't have to disclose their donors. Not all of these outside groups are "dark money" groups.

The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween

Corrected on October 26, 2022

A previous version of the audio incorrectly included a line that mentioned that people are moving away from the suburbs. This line has been edited out because the population growth of the suburbs has been in decline, but it has not shrunk.

Hubble's 1995 image of a star nursery was amazing. Take a look at NASA's new version

Corrected on October 24, 2022

Due to an error in a NASA press release that has since been resolved, an earlier version of this story mistakenly said that the Webb telescope was unable to see through a mix of gas and dust in the Pillars of Creation. NASA says the telescope has in fact been able to reveal a couple galaxies beyond the Pillars of Creation, but has not been able to reveal a significant number of new galaxies.

All Things Considered

A former Fox editor says there's a media problem

Corrected on October 23, 2022

A previous headline incorrectly implied that Chris Stirewalt announced the 2020 election results. Stirewalt was part of a team that made the decision to call Arizona for Biden. He did not announce any results.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump

Corrected on October 22, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the subpoena came weeks after the panel voted. In fact, the latest action occurred a little more than a week after the committee vote.

Morning Edition

A teenager asks her mom: When can I wear the hijab?

Corrected on October 22, 2022

A previous introduction to this story incorrectly stated that Basma Alawee and Danna Aljubouri came to the U.S. from Iran. In fact, they came from Iraq.

Australia says it will end its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Corrected on October 20, 2022

In an earlier version of this story, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the government would again recognize Tel Aviv as the capital. Wong said the embassy would stay in Tel Aviv but did not mention recognizing the city as the capital.

Joyce Wrice: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on October 20, 2022

A previous version of this story misstated the number of musicians accompanying Joyce Wrice during her Tiny Desk. Her band had six members, not seven.

Paying for mental health care leaves families in debt and isolated

Corrected on October 19, 2022

An earlier version of this story said Colleen O'Donnell quit her job to qualify for Medicaid for her daughter. In fact, she initially qualified for Medicaid through a special waiver and only later qualified due to income, after she quit her job to stay home and care for her child.

Susana Baca: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Corrected on October 13, 2022

A previous version of this post credited two musicians in the performances as Luis Miguel and Juan Carlos. Their names are Luis Miguel Diaz and Juan Carlos Aliaga Del Bosque. These credits have also been updated to include vocalist Jorge Campos.

Weekend Edition Saturday

After a Marine loses his memory, he and his wife navigate a new kind of relationship

Corrected on October 8, 2022

A previous headline and Web description for this segment incorrectly suggested that Matthew and Helen Perry met the day she saved him and that they fell in love as a result. In fact, they had been married for four years when she resuscitated him on the way to the hospital.

All Things Considered

Prominent election deniers are facing growing legal trouble

Corrected on October 5, 2022

On Oct. 4, 2022, the Los Angeles County District attorney announced that Konnech CEO Eugene Yu had been arrested on "suspicion of theft of personal identifying information." A spokesperson for Konnech denied all wrongdoing, and described Yu's arrest as "wrongful detention." NPR continues to report on developments in this case.

All Things Considered

Lizzo performs on rarely-played James Madison glass flute at DC concert

Corrected on September 29, 2022

Although a spokesman for the Library of Congress said they thought it unlikely anyone else had played the James Madison flute before Lizzo, NPR's Melissa Block previously interviewed an instructor of Baroque flute who played it on our air in 2001.

Morning Edition

What caused 2 key natural gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to rupture?

Corrected on September 29, 2022

In this report, we mistakenly say the rupture of the Nord Stream pipelines released hundreds of millions of metric tons of methane gas. In fact, experts' current estimate is that hundreds of thousands of metric tons were released.

Morning Edition

Latino superheroes are saving the day in Hollywood

Corrected on September 27, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled Mexican comedian Roberto Gómez Bolaños' stage name as Chesperito. In fact, it's Chespirito.

All Things Considered

How abortion may be reshaping the close Ohio Senate race

Corrected on September 20, 2022

The audio version of this story incorrectly says David Cohen is a professor at Akron State University. In fact, the name is the University of Akron.

U.S. Congress reaches a milestone in Indigenous representation

Corrected on September 20, 2022

An earlier version of this story mistakenly referred to Mary Peltola as the first "Native Alaskan" elected to the U.S. House for Alaska. In fact, she is the first Alaska Native — the term for a member of one of the state's Indigenous groups — elected to the U.S. House for Alaska. (The term "native Alaskan" refers to any individual born in Alaska.)

Omar Apollo: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on September 15, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly credited Oscar Santander as the guitarist in this performance. It is Jonah Feingold.

Trump can only serve 4 more years. The reason why has a long and sordid history

Corrected on September 8, 2022

A previous version of this story incorrectly described the method of communication Rep. Guy Vander Jagt, R-Mich., used in 1986. It was a letter.

Additionally, a photo caption incorrectly stated when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's fourth presidential inauguration took place. It was January 1945.

All Things Considered

Sexual harassment and assault plague U.S. research bases in Antarctica, report says

Corrected on September 1, 2022

A previous web version of this story incorrectly attributed a quote to Roberta Marinelli that was actually spoken by Meredith Nash. In fact, Marinelli said: "It wasn't surprising to me to hear some of the stories that we heard. It's certainly disappointing." A second quote was misattributed to Stephanie Short. In fact, that quote was spoken by Nash: "The research shows us that even when we have the best sort of the best practice around reporting, the best possible sort of system, people still don't report because the power dynamics are such that it's not usually in the interest of the victim."
Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Switcharoo!

Corrected on September 1, 2022

An earlier version of this week's challenge mistakenly said to move the last letter six spaces later in the alphabet. The first letter should be moved six spaces later in the alphabet.

Morning Edition

Conservative Christian groups are targeting Louisiana libraries

Corrected on August 31, 2022

This story incorrectly says that the current Lafayette library board had canceled Drag Queen Story Time. In fact, Drag Queen Story Time was canceled in 2018, before conservatives took over the local library board last year.

Nichelle Nichols' remains will go explore strange new worlds

Corrected on August 30, 2022

A previous version of this story said the flight would travel 250 miles into deep space. The actual number is 250 million miles. Additionally, a previous version of this story said tickets are $125,000. The correct price is $12,500.

All Things Considered

Children's hospitals are the latest target of anti-LGBTQ harassment

Corrected on August 26, 2022

This story has been updated to clarify that Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd said gender-affirming surgeries are not a routine part of pediatric gender care, and that Children's Minnesota does not perform any gender-affirming surgeries.

Over 180 classified docs removed by National Archives from Mar-a-Lago, affidavit says

Corrected on August 26, 2022

A previous version of this story said downloading demand on PACER for the affidavit caused a delay in its release. A statement by the administrative office of the U.S. Courts said an "unusually high volume of users" caused some to experience a delay in accessing the document but "the system remained up and running."

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Double Down

Corrected on August 26, 2022

The list of honorable mentions has been updated. Two honorable mentions previously posted did not meet the puzzle's criteria.

Fresh Air

How the hard-right turn in the Arizona GOP is an anti-democracy experiment

Corrected on August 25, 2022

In this interview, Terry Gross incorrectly says that Russia is a communist country. An earlier correction note mistakenly said Russian President Vladimir Putin was the head of the KGB during the country's communist era. In fact, he was a KGB officer.

Morning Edition

The country's polarization has made political dynasties irrelevant

Corrected on August 18, 2022

In this report, Allan Lichtman mistakenly says Liz Cheney voted with former President Bush 90% of the time. He meant to say she voted with then-President Donald Trump 90% of the time. He also mistakenly says George P. Bush lost a statewide election in Florida; he meant to say Texas.

After the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs

Corrected on August 16, 2022

An earlier version of this story was unclear when it said, "The National Center for Education Statistics reports these enrollments fell from 18% in 1976 to 8% in 2014. But in 2020, that number rose to 9%." These figures refer to the percentage of all Black college students who were enrolled in a historically Black college or university. The figures don't refer to the percentage of all college students who were Black or the percentage of students at HBCUs who were Black.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Anne Heche is dead at 53 following a car crash

Corrected on August 14, 2022

A previous version of the online introduction to this story said Anne Heche had been taken off of life support. In fact, she had not been taken off of life support.

All Things Considered

1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

Corrected on August 13, 2022

In a previous version of this story, we stated that John Travolta starred as Danny Zuko in the Broadway production of Grease. In fact, he played Doody.

All Things Considered

Pakistani friends hope viral videos can reunite those split during India's partition

Corrected on August 12, 2022

In this report, we incorrectly say the elderly sister and brother who hugged one another hadn't seen each other since childhood and were separated 75 years ago. In fact, two had never seen one another before, because the brother was born after the sister was separated from her father during Partition. Also, we incorrectly say the two have the same mother; in fact, the brother was born to their father's second wife after his first wife, the mother of the sister, died during Partition.

A Florida license plate has reopened the debate over the 'Don't tread on me' flag

Corrected on August 11, 2022

An earlier version of this story mistakenly identified Eugene Volokh as a scholar at the University of Southern California. Volokh is a professor at UCLA School of Law.

Additionally, this story has been updated to clarify that the slogan that appears on license plates in Washington, D.C., is an iteration of the Colonial-era rallying cry "No taxation without representation," and not a word-for-word quote.

Morning Edition

Vin Scully, the famed Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster, dies at 94

Corrected on August 8, 2022

In the original audio and digital versions of this story, a quote referencing the use of statistics was mistakenly attributed to Vin Scully. While he may have repeated it, the originator is Scottish poet Andrew Lang.

All Things Considered

Expiration dates lead to lots of food waste, though these dates vary widely by state

Corrected on August 7, 2022

An earlier version of this page gave two different lengths for the amount of time milk can be sold after its pasteurization date in Idaho: 21 days and 23 days. Idaho allows milk manufacturers to set the date for their products. One milk manufacturer uses 21 days, and another uses 20 to 23 days.

Morning Edition

The key to this California train station's pigeon problem? A hawk named Pac-Man

Corrected on July 22, 2022

The original version of this story mislabeled the San Francisco suburb where it takes place as "El Cerrito del Norte." The city's name is "El Cerrito." The original also described the transit system as "light rail." It is part of the BART system, which is heavy rail.

Slavery Didn't End On Juneteenth. What You Should Know About This Important Day

Corrected on July 14, 2022

The 13th Amendment did not include Native American lands under tribal autonomy, where later treaties would negotiate the end of slavery there.
Corrected previously on June 19, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Black community leaders bought the land for Emancipation Park in Houston in 1867. The land was purchased and park established in 1872.

Morning Edition

The Supreme Court could radically reshape elections for president and Congress

Corrected on July 11, 2022

This report incorrectly suggests that the independent state legislature theory could be applied to state legislative elections. An earlier version of the report also incorrectly suggested that the theory could be applied to state legislative maps. In fact, supporters of the theory argue that it applies to elections and voting maps at the federal level.

Morning Edition

On this July 4th, what does equality mean?

Corrected on July 5, 2022

In an earlier version of this audio story, we incorrectly referred to Harvey Milk as the mayor of San Francisco. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors.

Micro Wave: Scientists Discover GINORMOUS Bacteria

Corrected on July 1, 2022

In a previous version of this episode, we referred to the existence of "single-celled animals." Animals are by definition multicellular — we should have instead said "organism." The audio has been updated to reflect the correct "organism."

Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault in Britain

Corrected on June 13, 2022

A version of the story published in May said the Crown Prosecution Service had charged Spacey. The CPS later released a revised statement saying it had authorized the charges. Those charges have now been filed.

The money going into and out of gun stocks

Corrected on June 9, 2022

In an earlier version of this episode, we incorrectly stated that firearm manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. makes the Bushmaster rifle. That error has been removed from the audio.

All Things Considered

Millions of Ukrainians are arriving to a battle over abortion rights in Poland

Corrected on June 7, 2022

In the broadcast version of this report, we incorrectly said that most often, Zuzanna Dziuban sends pills to people in Poland who need abortions. In fact, most often they acquire pills from an organization called Women Help Women; Dziuban doesn't send pills herself. The audio has been updated.

This secretive network helps Ukrainian refugees find abortions in Europe

Corrected on June 2, 2022

In the broadcast version of this report, we incorrectly said that most often, Zuzanna Dziuban sends pills to people in Poland who need abortions. In fact, most often they acquire pills from an organization called Women Help Women; Dziuban doesn't send pills herself. The audio has been updated.

The sunshine of guitarist Cory Wong

Corrected on May 31, 2022

The trumpet player during this Newport concert was Jay Webb, who was originally misidentified in this post as Steve Strand.

Weekend Edition Saturday

'Brush Up Your Shakespeare'

Corrected on May 30, 2022

A previous version of this page misspelled Michael Macrone's name.

All Things Considered

Third Coast Percussion's borderless music finds inspiration in fleet-footed beats

Corrected on May 18, 2022

A previous version of this story said that the concept of percussionists playing as an ensemble, outside a symphony orchestra, is less than 100 years old. In fact, around the world, cultures have made such music since ancient times, but in Western classical music, percussion ensembles began less than 100 years ago.

All Things Considered

Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry?

Corrected on May 18, 2022

An earlier version of this story said a monkeypox case had been reported in the U.S., while later saying there were no cases in the United States. To date, one U.S. case has been reported. We have deleted the sentence saying there were no cases, which was from a version of the story that was published before the U.S. case was reported.

Additionally, an earlier version of this story said scientists don't know if the rate of monkeypox transmission has increased, followed by a sentence that said enhanced transmission is one reason that the current outbreak appears to have spread through the community in three cities. To clarify, scientists don't know if the transmission rate has increased; if it has, that could be one reason the outbreak appears to have spread through the community in the three cities.

An earlier version of this story mistakenly said Angie Rasmussen's tweet was on Tuesday; it was on Monday, May 16.

Jill Biden heads to Romania and Slovakia to show support for NATO and Ukraine

Corrected on May 7, 2022

This story originally stated incorrectly that 800,000 refugees have settled in Romania and 400,000 were being hosted in Slovakia. Those are the numbers of refugees that have entered Romania and been processed in Slovakia, according to the UN, but some have moved on to third countries.

When Our Star Erupts - The 1859 Solar Storm And More

Corrected on May 5, 2022

The first version of this story stated there was a solar flare associated with the CME before the Carrington Event. There was no evidence of that flare, just the CME. The audio has been updated to reflect the more accurate information.

All Things Considered

Florida's DeSantis proposes a voting map that cuts 2 historically Black districts

Corrected on April 21, 2022

In the audio, as in a previous version of the headline, we incorrectly say that the proposed congressional voting map would eliminate two majority Black districts. In fact, Black voters make up enough of the constituency in those districts to elect a candidate of their choice, but Black voters are not the majority.

All Things Considered

Etsy sellers launch weeklong strike over increased fees

Corrected on April 13, 2022

This story describes Etsy resellers as people who are copying other artists' work. Resellers also include people who sell mass-produced items they didn't make or design.

Morning Edition

It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

Corrected on April 11, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said male veterinarians are 1.6% more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number is actually 1.6 times more likely.

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills

Corrected on April 10, 2022

An earlier version of this article did not specify that the Florida law bars classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity for kindergarten through third grade students, while for older students the law requires discussion to be "age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate."

How Russia rescued the ruble

Corrected on April 8, 2022

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Russia is the biggest producer of natural gas, it is the biggest exporter.

Weekend Edition Sunday

How releasing federal oil reserves affects the price at the pump

Corrected on April 6, 2022

This story says that when oil is sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the proceeds must be used to buy it back within a year. In fact, that requirement applies only in certain situations.

Rocket launchers were found in a trash can near a California school

Corrected on April 1, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said police arrested Christopher Whetstone in connection with the discovery of two rocket launchers and an inert practice grenade near a school. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said it provided NPR with the wrong information. The public information officer for the department told NPR he researched "the wrong station area believing the incident I located was the one you were inquiring of." An earlier version of this story also misused ordinance.

All Things Considered

Why so many states are seeing bills aimed at trans families right now

Corrected on April 1, 2022

In this story, the reference to the Idaho bill could have been more complete. The bill aimed to prevent both the use of a hormone medication that blocks puberty, such as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog, as well as the use of hormones like testosterone and estrogen that are given at a later stage to initiate sexual development.

Newest California Supreme Court judge is the first Latina in the role

Corrected on March 30, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly attributed the level of appellate court that Patricia Guerrero served on as a justice. Before being sworn in on the California state Supreme Court, Guerrero served as an associate justice on California's 4th District Court of Appeal.

Of oligarchs and silovarchs

Corrected on March 24, 2022

In an earlier version of this episode, we incorrectly stated the year that Russian President Vladimir Putin set about creating a new generation of oligarchs. It was in 2000, not 2020.

Former child star Amanda Bynes is freed from conservatorship

Corrected on March 23, 2022

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Amanda Bynes was 28 when her conservatorship began and that she is now 36. She was 27 in July 2013 when the arrangement was set, and is currently 35, less than two weeks shy of her 36th birthday.

Morning Edition

Arrested under a Trump-era China initiative, Franklin Tao heads to trial

Corrected on March 22, 2022

This story incorrectly states the number of Chinese American researchers polled who feel unsafe now or uncertain about their safety in the future as nearly a quarter. In fact, the survey showed it's nearly three-quarters – 71% — of Chinese American researchers in America.

Weekend Edition Saturday

How you can file your taxes online for free

Corrected on March 19, 2022

In this story, and in a previous headline, we suggest that free filing is limited to those making less than $73,000. This story focuses on the IRS Free File program for those in that tax bracket.

How North Carolina's experimental folk scene creates a new American sound

Corrected on March 16, 2022

A previous version of this piece stated that Sarah Louise's 2020 album Floating Rhododendron was released after the 2019 album Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars. The album was first released in 2016 as VDSQ Volume 12, and Floating Rhododendron is an expanded edition.

Wife of Justice Thomas rebuts claims of conflict of interest

Corrected on March 15, 2022

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Fix the Court had reported that Ginni Thomas' salary had been omitted from Justice Thomas' financial disclosure statements. The group Common Cause had reported it.

All three major music labels have now suspended operations in Russia

Corrected on March 11, 2022

An earlier version of this story characterized Len Blavatnik as a "Russian oligarch." A spokesperson representing Blavatnik objected to the term because, among other reasons, Blavatnik is not among individuals sanctioned as oligarchs by the U.S. Justice Department. NPR reported on Blavatnik's history and his disdain for the word "oligarch" in this 2017 story.

Morning Edition

Russia's seizure of nuclear power plant raises international concerns

Corrected on March 8, 2022

In a previous web introduction, we incorrectly said Russia was reportedly advancing on the third of Ukraine's four active nuclear power plants. Only one of the country's active nuclear power plants, the Zaporizhzhia facility, has been seized as of Tuesday. Russian forces have also seized the Chernobyl plant, which was decommissioned after the 1986 disaster.

Russian forces are advancing on another power plant, Ukraine's president says

Corrected on March 8, 2022

In this story, and in a previous web headline, we incorrectly say Russia is reportedly advancing on the third of Ukraine's four active nuclear power plants. Only one of the country's active nuclear power plants, the Zaporizhzhia facility, has been seized as of Tuesday. Russian forces have also seized the Chernobyl plant, which was decommissioned after the 1986 disaster.

Morning Edition

Russians are advancing on another nuclear power plant, Ukraine's president says

Corrected on March 8, 2022

In this story, and in a previous web headline, we incorrectly say Russia is reportedly advancing on the third of Ukraine's four active nuclear power plants. Only one of the country's active nuclear power plants, the Zaporizhzhia facility, has been seized as of Tuesday. Russian forces have also seized the Chernobyl plant, which was decommissioned after the 1986 disaster.

Morning Edition

News brief: Russia-Ukraine latest, Ukrainian refugees, Bill Barr book

Corrected on March 8, 2022

In a previous web introduction, we incorrectly said Russia is reportedly advancing on the third of Ukraine's four active nuclear power plants, and in the audio, we say Russia controls half of Ukraine's nuclear plants.. Only one of the country's active nuclear power plants, the Zaporizhzhia facility, has been seized as of Tuesday. Russian forces have also seized the Chernobyl plant, which was decommissioned after the 1986 disaster.

Ukraine's Nuclear Risk, Ad Hoc Aid For Refugees, Ex-Attorney General's Defense

Corrected on March 8, 2022

In this story, and in a previous web introduction, we incorrectly say Russia is reportedly advancing on the third of Ukraine's four active nuclear power plants. Only one of the country's active nuclear power plants, the Zaporizhzhia facility, has been seized as of Tuesday. Russian forces have also seized the Chernobyl plant, which was decommissioned after the 1986 disaster.

Facebook fell short of its promises to label climate change denial, a study finds

Corrected on February 24, 2022

This story quoted the CCDH report in labeling a piece that ran on the website of "The Daily Wire" — one of the outlets the CCDH has labeled as part of the "Toxic Ten" — as a "Daily Wire article." The article in question was actually an opinion piece from "RealClearWire" that the Daily Wire published on its site.

Clarified on Feb. 23: An earlier version of this story called the Center for Countering Digital Hate a British organization. In fact, it is an international nonprofit with offices in the U.K. and U.S.

Morning Edition

U.S. census director says the bureau needs to reduce chances of meddling after Trump

Corrected on February 21, 2022

Because of incorrect information provided by Census Bureau Director Robert Santos during an interview, an earlier version of this web story inaccurately said that the Biden administration is drafting new regulations to try to better protect the bureau from any future political interference from its parent agency, the Commerce Department. After the interview, Santos said he misspoke and is not aware of any such regulations being drafted.

All Things Considered

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it

Corrected on February 21, 2022

An earlier version of this story said iPhone users will receive a notification if an AirTag is separated from its owner and is moving with them over time - if they have an iPhone 11 or later and their phone is running on iOS 14.5 or later. This is incorrect. The iOS 14.5 works back to and including the iPhone 6.

The mystery of the chained woman in China

Corrected on February 17, 2022

An earlier version of this story said purchasing trafficked people was not covered by criminal law until 2015. In fact, it was covered by criminal law starting in 1997, but a serious loophole allowed the crime to avoid prosecution until 2015.

Morning Edition

This 16-year-old wanted to get the COVID vaccine. He had to hide it from his parents

Corrected on February 17, 2022

A previous version of this story said Alabama has a law allowing teens 14 and older to consent to all of their own medical care, including inoculations. This story has been updated to reflect a recent change in Alabama law requiring parental consent for COVID-19 vaccines.

Morning Edition

How do ski jumpers stay in the air for so long?

Corrected on February 14, 2022

The article that Amy Pope wrote about ski jumping was originally published by The Conversation and was republished by Smithsonian magazine.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Take a deep breath...

Corrected on February 13, 2022

The name of last week's winner of the Sunday Puzzle was misspelled in an earlier version of this post. The winner is Jacob Kopas, not Kopis.

All Things Considered

Alana Haim: 'Licorice Pizza' star and proud Valley girl

Corrected on February 11, 2022

A radio version of this story that ran on All Things Considered on February 10 indicated that Paul Thomas Anderson grew up in Tarzana, California. He grew up in Studio City.

Canadian truckers block a key border crossing, as their protest morphs and drags on

Corrected on February 9, 2022

An earlier headline mistakenly said truckers in Ottawa blocked a key border crossing, a reference to the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge links Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit; it is not located near Ottawa, the Canadian capital.

Previously posted Feb. 8: An earlier version of this story misspelled Matthew Luloff's first name as Mathew.

Tori Amos: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Corrected on February 5, 2022

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Under The Pink was Tori Amos' debut album; it was her second album.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: The category is ...

Corrected on February 4, 2022

In the radio version, a clue was "what is a computer language starting with L," and the answer was given as Linux. That is actually an operating system, not a language. A correct answer could have been Lisp.

All Things Considered

Researchers launch expedition seeking 'black box' to salmon survival

Corrected on February 1, 2022

The audio of this story, as did a previous web version, says that salmon are on the brink of extinction in the Pacific Northwest. Some populations of the fish in the Northwest are indeed under threat of extinction and are listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act, while other salmon species, including in Alaska, are considered healthy.

And the audio, as did an earlier headline and earlier web version, incorrectly says the expedition will take place near the Bering Strait. It will take place in the North Pacific.

All Things Considered

Feds' contract with Pfizer for Paxlovid has some surprises

Corrected on February 1, 2022

An earlier headline and summary for this story on the homepage and a news alert incorrectly reported that Pfizer's contract with the government for Paxlovid was for $5.3 million. The correct figure is $5.3 billion.

All Things Considered

Questions mount about whether Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL

Corrected on January 30, 2022

An earlier version of this story mistakenly stated that the Buccaneers at one point trailed the Rams 28-3 during their NFC Divisional Playoff game. The Bucs trailed by a score of 27-3 before losing in overtime 30-27.

The Way We Dream

Corrected on January 29, 2022

In this podcast, we incorrectly say most psychologists disagree with Sigmund Freud's findings, particularly as it relates to the use of dreams to treat psychological conditions.

Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores. Here's how to get yours

Corrected on January 26, 2022

A section about the timing for community health centers to distribute the masks has been removed. It was based on outdated information from February 2021. A link to a list of participating retailers has also been deleted. That link was actually to a list of participants in the federal retail pharmacy program for COVID-19 vaccinations. While most of those pharmacies are also participating in the free N95 mask distribution, a full list of participants is not yet available.

All Things Considered

Finally, scientists have found a true millipede

Corrected on January 24, 2022

In this story, one of the study authors mistakenly says that the length of the millipede is "a little less than 1 centimeter." In fact, the specimen the researchers describe in the study is a little less than 10 centimeters in length.

Want to get omicron and just get it over with? Here's why that's a bad idea

Corrected on January 17, 2022

An earlier version of this story said that there was no risk of shingles in people who've gotten the chickenpox vaccine. There is a risk, but the CDC says shingles is "much less common" in people who are vaccinated versus people who are not vaccinated, or who have had chickenpox in the past.

Weekend Edition Saturday

Opinion: Remembering a friendship with Terry Teachout

Corrected on January 16, 2022

A previous online version and the broadcast version of this essay incorrectly stated that Hilary Teachout died at the age of 49. She was 64 when she died.

Morning Edition

Texas schools ask parents to fill in as substitute teachers

Corrected on January 12, 2022

This story incorrectly states that a school superintendent in Austin, Texas, taught a math class because of a substitute teacher shortage. While she had planned to, she did not end up teaching the class.

There's chaos in Kazakhstan. Here's what you need to know

Corrected on January 8, 2022

In a previous version of this story, it was said the CSTO was founded in 1999. The organization has its roots in a 1992 treaty, which was extended in 1999 by the members of the current organization. In 2002, those nations turned what had been a regional agreement into a multinational military alliance.

Correction

A caption on a previous version of this story incorrectly called Almaty the capital of Kazakhstan. The capital was moved out of Almaty in 1997.

The Postal Service is seeking a temporary delay from the vaccine mandate

Corrected on January 7, 2022

A previous version of this story said that the Postal Service was seeking an exemption from the vaccine mandate. The Postal Service says it wants a temporary delay in having to comply with the rule and that if the mandate is upheld by the courts, it will anticipates it will be able to fully comply at the end of the requested 120-day period.

Morning Edition

Sir, we loved you: Sidney Poitier dies at 94

Corrected on January 7, 2022

A previous version of this story referred to Sidney Poitier as African American. Poitier's parents were from the Caribbean nation of the Bahamas.

The Post-Brexit New Wave

Corrected on January 6, 2022

This story has been updated to include Kae Tempest's correct name.

Morning Edition

In Memoriam 2021: The Musicians We Lost

Corrected on January 2, 2022

A previous version of this story included an incorrect image for Don Everly. It has since been updated.