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Corrected on March 15, 2024
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A previous version of this web story misspelled Roman Udot's last name as Udov.
This story has been updated to include attributions for the death toll figures in the Israel-Hamas war and an explanation of Israel's opposition to a ceasefire.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of Amy Chozick as Chozik.
A previous version of this story said Starship's second launch was in December of 2024. The launch took place on November 18.
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.
An earlier version of this story said the Supreme Court overturned Roe in 2021, instead of 2022.
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.
An earlier version of this story misstated the first name of Julio Torres as Julia.
A previous version of this story stated that it was 10.3 degrees Fahrenheit above average in Alaska in February. It was 5.5 degrees above average.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Eve Levenson's name.
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."
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.
An earlier version of this story has been edited to make clear that DeSantis said he was referring specifically to alleged drug traffickers and not all migrants.
An earlier photo caption incorrectly referred to Pentagon press secretary Patrick Ryder as a brigadier general. In fact, he is a major general.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said Republicans are favored to flip control of the House. The GOP currently controls the House and could flip the Senate.
A previous version of this story misspelled Phillips' hometown as Edna.
An earlier version referred to North Carolina Governor Doug Burgum. He is, in fact, the governor of North Dakota.
An earlier version of this article had the incorrect date of the South Carolina Republican primary election.
This story was updated to reflect Haiti's de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry arriving in Puerto Rico.
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.
This story incorrectly refers to the Interfaith Center on Corporate Accountability. The group is called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.
A previous version of this story incorrectly mentioned that a worker training program was connected to Cornell University. It is connected to the Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension office.
In an earlier version of this story, the name of interdisciplinary artist Muyassar Kurdi was misspelled as Kurde in a photo caption.
This story has been updated to remove an extraneous line of information from NBC that was introduced by error.
An earlier version of this story said KUNR reporter Sophia Holm reported that snowplows were regularly running up and down streets in Reno, Nev. In fact, the plows were in Incline Village.
An earlier version of this story referenced records from Hawaii's secretary of state. The records are actually from the state's Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law approval for over a million dollars for research, restoration and long-term care of burial grounds, not to buy land.
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.
The original version of the web story inaccurately described a portion of the CPR that Ann Picha-Lillard received in the hospital. It did not include mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
An earlier version of this article incorrectly said the National Advertising Division is part of the Better Business Bureau. The BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division is an independent nonprofit.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Jeffrey Epstein's victims as underage women. In fact, they were girls.
An earlier version of this article incorectly referred to the Interfaith Center on Corporate Accountability. The group is called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Sen. John Barrasso's last name as Barasso and mistakenly said Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in January 2016. He died in February 2016.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Germany's entry to the Academy Awards' International Feature Film category was directed by a British director. The Teachers' Lounge was directed by Ilker Çatak, who was born in Berlin to Turkish parents.
An earlier version of this story swapped the 2022 and 2023 rates of pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people.
An earlier version of this story referred to the Hawaiian instruments being played as "pu'ili," — they're actually "kāla'au." Also, due to a transcription error, "cahuilla" was improperly displayed instead of "ho'okahua."
This story has been updated since its original publication.
The first version of this story described 3,000 new judges as "loyal to the Law and Justice Party." It was the body that appointed the judges that was loyal to the Law and Justice Party.
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.
An earlier version of this story stated the eclipse happens next month. The eclipse is April 8.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Wayne LaPierre has already repaid the NRA about $2 million. The figure is closer to $1 million.
In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we misidentify the cause of the Apollo 13 malfunction as an orbital collision. The cause was an onboard explosion.
A previous version of this story misspelled Raymond S. Persi's last name as Perci.
An earlier version of this story said Elaine Corbin was about to attend the parade with her children when the shots rang out. In fact, they had attended the parade and were in their hotel when they heard shots.
An earlier photo caption provided an incorrect translation of graffiti featuring Alexei Navalny on a wall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The graffiti read "Hero of a New Time," not "Hero of our time."
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the TV show Rick and Morty as Ricky and Morty.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly referred to the Iowa Hawkeyes as the Iowa Buckeyes.
A previous headline and web introduction to this report misspelled Allen Weisselberg's first name as Allan.
A previous headline and web introduction to this report misspelled Allen Weisselberg's first name as Allan.
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.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Adolf Hitler's first name as Adolph.
One of the sources used in the clips in this story is misidentified as "Isaac Abramson." The correct name is "Adam Isacson."
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the characters Bella and Duncan abscond to Spain. In fact, they go to Portugal. In addition, Willem Dafoe's character is a surgeon named Dr. Godwin Baxter and not Godric Baxter as originally stated.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly suggested that Toamasina is the capital of Madagascar. It is a coastal city of that country.
In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly refer to My Cousin Maria Schneider as a memoir written by the niece of the late actor. In fact, author Vanessa Schneider is Maria Schneider's cousin.
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.
This story was updated to clarify that the patient population involved in the clinical trial for the diabetes drug metformin consisted of overweight or obese patients.
An earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that the city of Antioch is in modern-day Syria, it is in modern-day Turkey.
A previous version of this story stated 1,400 people were killed in Israel during an October attack by Hamas. The correct number is 1,200.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly identified Dover, N.H., as a city in Maine.
An earlier headline incorrectly stated the election was a presidential election. It is a parliamentary election.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said there were 109 murders in Jamaica from Jan. 1 to Feb. 3, 2024. The year was 2023.
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.
A previous version of this story stated the range for the helicopter is 50 miles (80 kilometers). It is 640 miles (1,029 kilometers).
This story has been updated to clarify that President Joe Biden called Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to offer aid to California as it deals with record amounts of rainfall.
An earlier version of this story misgendered Janelle Monáe. They are non-binary.
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.
A previous web introduction to this report misspelled Paul Nakasone's last name as Kakasone.
An earlier version of this story did not note that the singer Ayra Starr, who lives and records in Nigeria, was born in Benin.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Jonathan Weinberg's last name. It has been corrected here.
This episode incorrectly states that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is the largest union in the country. In fact, the National Education Association is.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that E. Jean Carroll had accused Donald Trump of rape. She accused the former president of sexual assault.
It also incorrectly referred to the movie The Sixth Sense as The Six Sense.
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.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of Gil Dickmann as Dickman.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Jessica Flynn as the CEO of Jackson Jet Center. In fact, Flynn is CEO of the public relations firm Red Sky.
Fubo was incorrectly labeled "Fubo TV," its former name, in the photo, chart and text in a previous version of this article.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport as the Court for Arbitration of Sport.
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."
An earlier version of this story said that Brock Purdy is a rookie. He is in his second NFL season.
In the audio version of this story, the host incorrectly states that American Fiction is nominated for three Oscars. In fact, it's nominated for five.
The headline for this story has been corrected to add the omitted word "off."
An earlier version of the story incorrectly referred to the University of South Florida as South Florida University.
An earlier summary of this story indicated the miniseries was about fighter pilots. In fact, its is about bomber pilots.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Kari Lake unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2024. She ran in 2022.
A previous version of this story misspelled the capital of Ukraine as Kiev. It it Kyiv.
A previous version of this story referred to the artist BLK ODYSSY's real name as Sam Houston. His name is Juwan Elcock.
A previous headline and text said the Detroit Lions won their first playoff game in three decades on Sunday. Sunday's game was actually their second playoffs win.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Ceridwen Fraser's first name as Ceridwyn.
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.
An earlier broadcast version of this story incorrectly referred to Secretary of State Antony Blinken as the National Security Advisor.
A previous byline misspelled Britny Cordera's first name as Britney.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Republican Sen. John Thune is from Texas. In fact, he's a senator from South Dakota.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that 69 people called with weather-related conditions. In fact, about half of those calls were weather-related.
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."
An earlier version of this story placed the communities of Star Lake and South Colton in Vermont. Both are hamlets in upstate New York.
An earlier version of this story said the four dams on the Lower Snake River are in Idaho. They are in fact in Washington state.
A previous version of this story misspelled Marjorie Taylor Greene's last name.
A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated the henchmen characters were Blood Boots and Grace. Grace is not one of the henchmen.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the last names of Kevin McCarthy, Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell, as well as Deirdre Walsh's first name.
This report has been updated to clarify what was an exact quote from Proctor and what has been inferred from that quote.
A previous map in this story mistakenly switched the labels for the Matsu Islands and the Kinmen Islands.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of musician Brownie McGhee as McGee.
An earlier version of the map misidentified the Matsu and Kinmen Islands.
In a previous audio version of this story, we incorrectly referred to Kris Brown as "he." The correct pronoun is "she."
A previous version of this story credited Alison Shearer as playing soprano saxophone.
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."
A quote in a previous version of this story used an analogy that incorrectly described the movements of Mercury from the perspective of Earth. The analogy has been corrected with a revised quote from the source.
This story has been updated to clarify the statistic about how much people interact with their phones. The 2,617 number includes each time a person touches their phone in a day, including swipes, clicks and taps.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Montana State University was building the facility to house the Indigenous food lab. The nonprofit HRDC built it.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that for fiscal 2022, incidents rose 13% in the Navy and 9% in the Air Force. In fact, reported incidents rose 9% in the Navy and 13% in the Air Force.
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.
In this report we incorrectly refer to Samantha Bova as Stephanie.
A previous version of this story misspelled Jeffery Shockley's first name.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said the Big Joy Project was from Stanford University. In fact, it's from the University of California, Berkeley.
In the audio and transcript of this story we incorrectly say "recreational cannabis is now legal in 34 states," which is incorrect. The actual number its 24 states.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Sam Smith using he/him pronouns. They use they/them pronouns.
An earlier byline misspelled Amy Mayer's last name as Mayor.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Dave Schryver's last name as Shryver. The story also was updated to reflect new Energy Department estimates greenhouse gas reductions and savings from its energy efficiency standards.