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A Good Guy: 279 Hours

Corrected on October 29, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly said U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes sentenced Joshua Abate to 279 hours of community service for each Marine killed in the Civil War. The audio and transcript have been updated to reflect that Abate was sentenced to 279 hours of community service for each Marine casualty in that war.

What does the next era of Social Security look like?

Corrected on September 30, 2024

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.

The day the dinosaurs died

Corrected on September 13, 2024

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.

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

Corrected on August 30, 2024

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.

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

Corrected on August 19, 2024

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.

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

Corrected on August 15, 2024

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.

What to do when you're in a class action

Corrected on August 5, 2024

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

The economic implications of Europe's jolt right

Corrected on July 6, 2024

A previous version of the story mistakenly included a quote from Armida Van Rij on regional elections. The intended quote from Jeromin Zettelmeyer is now in place.

Pop Music's First Black Stars

Corrected on June 28, 2024

A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that Jim Crow was a real-life enslaved person. In fact, Jim Crow was a racist caricature of African Americans.

A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that Thomas Rice, also known as T.D. Rice or Daddy Rice, was the first person to bring blackface characterization to the American stage. In fact, he was one of several performers of this era who popularized and spread the use of blackface.

A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that African American minstrel troupes didn't start to perform until after the U.S. Civil War. In fact, an African American artist named William Henry Lane was performing in the 1840s.

A History of Zionism

Corrected on June 17, 2024

An earlier version of this episode mistakenly stated that the Roman Empire destroyed the temple in Jerusalem in 70BCE. The correct year is 70CE.

An earlier version of this episode incorrectly described Ze'ev Jabotinsky as a right-wing settler who helped form the paramilitary organization the Irgun. Jabotinsky was a conservative Zionist thinker whose ideas influenced some of the founders of the Irgun. While Jabotinsky did advocate Jewish settlement in Palestine, he himself lived mostly in Europe and died before Israel's founding.

New York proposes a ban on guns that are easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons

Corrected on May 20, 2024

A previous version of this story quoted Everytown for Gun Safety's Nick Suplina as saying that it is possible to install auto sears on "striker fired" pistols made by manufacturers other than Glock. In fact, Everytown says such a modification would require extensive engineering and expertise. And Suplina said there were no examples of this occurring.

A nervous parent's guide to starting your baby on solid foods

Corrected on May 17, 2024

A previous version of this story stated that Dr. Amna Husain is based in South Carolina. She is based in North Carolina. And this story misattributed the idea that "combination feeding" may lead to confusion for babies to Husain. It is a common misconception that Husain disagrees with, and we have added a quote from her explaining why she is a proponent of this method.

Morning Edition

Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws

Corrected on May 16, 2024

An earlier version of this story included a quotation in which the speaker said those charged with a felony lose their right to vote in Kansas. A felony conviction would prevent a Kansan from voting while the sentence is in effect.

Morning Edition

RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

Corrected on May 10, 2024

The original version of this story stated that neurocysticercosis disease, triggered by parasitic worms, is the leading cause of the onset of epilepsy in adults. It is the leading preventable cause of epilepsy worldwide.

Morning Edition

Remembering Steve Albini, rock musician and engineer, who died at 61

Corrected on May 10, 2024

In this report, we incorrectly say that Annie Clark of St. Vincent remembered seeing the band Big Black in the late 1990s. In fact, in the audio clip used, Clark was recalling when she first heard Big Black, not when she saw the band. Big Black was not touring in the 1990s.

Morning Edition

Celebrities turn out for 2024 Met Gala

Corrected on May 8, 2024

In this report, we incorrectly say a dress worn for a previous Met Gala by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez read, "eat the rich." In fact, the words on the dress were "tax the rich."

Fresh Air

'A Man in Full' chronicles the final 10 days of a wealthy, charismatic villain

Corrected on May 8, 2024

The audio version of this story incorrectly identifies the stars of A Man in Full as Jeff Bridges. The series stars Jeff Daniels. The audio version of the story also states that Regina Hall directed some of the series' episodes. In fact, they were directed by Regina King.

Morning Edition

Is it easy for migrants to enter the U.S.? We went to the border to find out

Corrected on May 7, 2024

An earlier version of this story noted that an NPR team walked across the border without being asked to show passports. The story now reflects that border agents asked for passports at a later, second checkpoint a few yards inside the United States.

All Things Considered

Former White House adviser Hope Hick testifies in Trump's criminal trial

Corrected on May 4, 2024

An earlier version of this story referenced January 2017 as being one year into Donald Trump's presidency. January 2018 was one year into his presidency.

Also, at 1:10 into the segment, the reporter references the "fall of 2020." The events in question took place four years prior, in the fall of 2016.

The case of the stolen masks

Corrected on April 29, 2024

This episode has been updated to clarify that the reason the Rubin Museum is shuttering its building is not directly linked to repatriation.

If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself

Corrected on April 26, 2024

An earlier version of this story said Donald Trump's voting rights would not be affected by a conviction in the federal election interference case, since the case is in Washington, D.C., which does not disenfranchise people with felonies. In fact, Trump would lose his Florida voting rights with a conviction because it's a federal case.

Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal government's new rules

Corrected on April 24, 2024

This article was updated with a statement issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify when the minimum staffing thresholds for RNs and aides working at rural nursing homes will take effect. CMS said those minimum levels will begin in five years, in May 2029, not in four years as originally stated in the text of the regulation.

Morning Edition

People in Gaza, suffering from mass hunger, are dying in quests to get food

Corrected on April 17, 2024

On March 27, NPR quoted a Jordanian official claiming there were as many as 30,000 aid trucks held up at the Rafah crossing with Egypt to enter Gaza. We were subsequently unable to confirm this figure and no longer believe it is accurate. Ahmed Naimat, spokesman for Jordan's National Center for Security and Crisis Management, said he based the number on satellite images but did not provide them. NPR's own analysis of later satellite images does not support that figure. Most aid groups currently estimate that as of early April 2024 there were generally between 3,000 and 7,000 trucks waiting to be allowed into the Gaza Strip pending Israeli security-related inspections.

Samsung gets $6.4 billion to build massive semiconductor plants in central Texas

Corrected on April 15, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Taylor, Texas is northwest of Austin, and that TSMC and Intel are receiving grants to build manufacturing plants in several states, including Nevada. Taylor is northeast of Austin. And the TSMC and Intel projects are in several states (Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico and Oregon) but not Nevada.

Is DEI a slur now? Plus, control & basketball

Corrected on April 5, 2024

In a previous version of this story, a guest said that in response to the NLRB ruling, Dartmouth's PR team stated the school might take this all the way up to the Supreme Court. But in a statement, Dartmouth had said they might ultimately need to appeal to a federal court.

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Corrected on March 29, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that some payment systems like Square take a portion of the tip. While Square charges a fee based on the whole transaction, including tip, a representative from Square says the worker still gets the full amount of their tip.

The Great Textbook War

Corrected on March 25, 2024

Adam Laats says in this episode that "there's a very famous group burning textbooks in 1940. It's the Nazis." While it is true that in 1940 the Nazis were well known for burning books, most, if not all, of the book burning by the Nazis took place in 1933.

Love, Throughline

Corrected on March 21, 2024

An earlier version of this episode incorrectly said that the Jena Romantics shared a house for 10 years. In fact they lived and worked in close proximity, occasionally cohabitating, for approximately five years

Field Notes: On Losing the Gaza They Knew

Corrected on March 19, 2024

The casualty figure of 85 Palestinian journalists cited in this piece comes from the Committee to Protect Journalists. Israel has disputed that number arguing that some of those included in the count were not journalists and many were simply caught up in the war but not killed while actually working as journalists.

The billion dollar war behind U.S. rum

Corrected on March 18, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Diageo owned Jose Cuervo and Dom Pérignon. In fact, Diageo had distribution rights to Jose Cuervo and has partial ownership of Dom Pérignon.

Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world

Corrected on March 14, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Fatin Al Tamimi as chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. She is the vice chairperson. The wrong century also was listed for the the great famine. It was in the 19th century.

The Rise of the Right Wing in Israel

Corrected on March 13, 2024

In a previous version of this episode, we said incorrectly that Benjamin Netanyahu was born in 1948. He was born in 1949.

Previously posted March 7, 2024: In this episode we refer to Natasha Roth-Rowland as a researcher at Diaspora Alliance. She is the director of research and analysis at Diaspora Alliance.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess the body part with these clues?

Corrected on March 10, 2024

A previous version of the challenge answer misspelled Malala Yousafzai's first name. Also, a previous version of this week's challenge mistakenly began by saying to: "Take a body part, and a letter at beginning and end." The correct directions are: "Take a body part, add a letter at beginning and end."

Weekend Edition Sunday

It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Corrected on March 10, 2024

A previous version of this web story mistakenly said Colombia's president was seeking to appoint the country's first female attorney general. Viviane Morales became the first woman appointed to that post in December 2010.

Super Tuesday has arrived. Here's what to expect

Corrected on March 4, 2024

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Donald Trump has won every Republican presidential primary election thus far. In fact, Nikki Haley won the Republican presidential primary election in the District of Columbia.

Morning Edition

Why ExxonMobil is taking climate activists to court

Corrected on March 4, 2024

This story incorrectly refers to the Interfaith Center on Corporate Accountability. The group is called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

All Things Considered

When celebrities show up to protest, the media follows — but so does the backlash

Corrected on March 1, 2024

In a previous version of the web story, we misspelled Ari Ingel's last name as Engel.

For clarity, we have amended our description of the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP). CCFP's mission includes galvanizing "support against the cultural boycott of Israel," according to its website.

Kara Swisher is still drawn to tech despite her disappointments with the industry

Corrected on February 29, 2024

Kara Swisher uses the term "artificial general intelligence," or AGI, which refers to a theoretical concept of machines potentially surpassing the power of the human brain. AGI does not currently exist. But online content, including news articles, are being written using technology known as generative AI.

Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states

Corrected on February 28, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that about a third of the Republican party believes or sympathizes with the ideas of Christian nationalism. In fact, PRRI's research says that white evangelical Protestants make up a third of the Republican party.

Fresh Air

In the mood for a sweet, off-beat murder mystery? 'Elsbeth' is on the case

Corrected on February 28, 2024

In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly credit Michelle and Robert King with writing all 10 episodes of Elsbeth's first season. In fact, Michelle and Robert King wrote the show's pilot, showrunner Jonathan Tolins wrote the second episode and a variety of other writers wrote the remaining episodes.

The U.S. airman who set himself on fire to protest the war in Gaza has died

Corrected on February 28, 2024

A previous version of this story incorrectly said Aaron Bushnell developed deep friendships with people living in encampments and would regularly purchase blankets, sweaters and snacks from a store on base to give out. Those actions were in fact referring to another airman.

Morning Edition

Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

Corrected on February 25, 2024

The audio version of this story, an earlier digital version and a previous photo caption overstate how quickly the number of single-person households in the U.S. is growing. The number grew by 4.8 million to reach nearly 38 million. It did not jump from 4.8 million to 37.9 million in a decade.

Donald Trump's business fraud trial wraps up day one in New York

Corrected on February 16, 2024

A previous version of this story misspelled Allen Weisselberg's first name as Allan.

Previously posted Oct. 2, 2023: A previous version of this story incorrectly included Ivanka Trump as among those who are accused of fraud. She is not.

All Things Considered

Hitler's Hot In India

Corrected on February 16, 2024

An earlier version of this story misspelled Adolf Hitler's first name as Adolph.

All Things Considered

Yet another FAFSA problem: Many noncitizens can't fill it out

Corrected on February 13, 2024

An earlier version of this story said "students with parents who are not citizens" can't fill out the FAFSA. It has been updated to clarify that "students with parents who don't have a Social Security number" can't fill it out.

The Scent of History

Corrected on February 12, 2024

An earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that the city of Antioch is in modern-day Syria, it is in modern-day Turkey.

Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states

Corrected on February 9, 2024

A previous summary of this story that appeared on the homepage mistakenly said that the home states of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are Kansas and California and that neither state allows sports betting. In fact, the Kansas City Chiefs are based in Missouri, and Kansas allows sports betting.

All Things Considered

How 'blood gold' from Africa is funding Russia's war on Ukraine

Corrected on February 7, 2024

In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that "The Blood Gold Report" was produced in conjunction with Democracy 21. It was produced in conjunction with 21Democracy, a different organization.

The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracy Theory

Corrected on February 5, 2024

This episode incorrectly states that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is the largest union in the country. In fact, the National Education Association is.

The U.S. targets Iranian proxies for a second day in a row

Corrected on February 4, 2024

An earlier version of this story misstated Jake Sullivan's response to questions about strikes within Iraq. The national security adviser was asked about attacks within Iran, which he said he would not rule in or out.

Morning Edition

Netanyahu's references to violent biblical passages raise alarm among critics

Corrected on January 30, 2024

This interview incorrectly says a quote from a speech that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave on Oct. 28 refers to the Amalekites from the biblical Book of Samuel. The prime minister's office added a citation to his written and translated remarks to indicate Netanyahu was quoting from the Book of Deuteronomy. Both stories call for the Israelites to completely eliminate their attackers. In the Book of Deuteronomy, the text reads "blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven."

BLK ODYSSY: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on January 24, 2024

A previous version of this story referred to the artist BLK ODYSSY's real name as Sam Houston. His name is Juwan Elcock.

Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time

Corrected on January 22, 2024

An earlier version of this story transposed its descriptions of Brood XIX and Brood XIII. Brood XIX, known as the Great Southern Brood, contains four species of cicadas and emerges only every 13 years. Brood XIII, known as the Northern Illinois Brood, is on a 17-year cycle and contains three species of cicadas.

Talk of the Nation

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety

Corrected on January 15, 2024

A previous version of this transcript included the line, "We have also come to his hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now." The correct wording is "We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now."

Here come 'The Brothers Sun'

Corrected on January 10, 2024

A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated the henchmen characters were Blood Boots and Grace. Grace is not one of the henchmen.

Island Man

Corrected on January 8, 2024

An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of musician Brownie McGhee as McGee.

What to know about the Jeffrey Epstein 'John Doe' files that were just unsealed

Corrected on January 5, 2024

An earlier version of this story erroneously stated that the name of Microsoft founder Bill Gates appeared in the released documents. While Gates has spoken about having spent time with Epstein, his name was not in the unsealed court records. Gates has called his association with Epstein "a huge mistake."

Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China

Corrected on January 3, 2024

A previous version of this article incorrectly stated Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there was "credible evidence" that agents of the Indian government were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. PM Trudeau said there were "credible allegations" tied to Nijjar's killing.