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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.
A previous version of this story stated incorrectly that the Southwest Power Pool "was using every source of electricity it had — there was nothing more available." In fact, the utility did have the ability to produce more power and draw on additional resources if necessary. The story has also been updated to clarify that the record for demand set by the utility was a winter record.
This story has been modified to make it clear a murder weapon has not been found.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the title of one of Burna Boy's songs as "Last Laugh." In fact, it is "Last Last."
A previous version of this story said that the Pulse nightclub shooting happened in Miami, Fla. In fact, it happened in Orlando, Fla.
Photo captions in this story originally referred to migrants seeking asylum from Valenzuela. In fact, they were from Venezuela.
A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled Johns Hopkins as John Hopkins.
A previous version of this story misidentified Larry Gage's title. He is the former president of the National Association of Public Hospitals.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Romona Oliver's first name as Ramona.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Zhang Wenhong as the director of a Shanghai hospital. He is the infectious disease director of the hospital.
An earlier version of this list incorrectly said A League of Their Own could be found on Paramount+. It is on Amazon Prime Video.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly referred to the American Veterinary Medical Association as the American Veterinary Medicine Association.
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.
In an earlier post we reported Mbappé was the first teenager to score at a World Cup since 1958. It should have said a World Cup final.
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.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said the @ElonJet Twitter account was run by a student of the University of Florida. In fact, it was the University of Central Florida.
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.
We originally reported it's the fifth final for Argentina. It will be the sixth.
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.
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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.
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Megrahi and Fhimah were tried in Scottish court in 1992. In fact, they were tried in 2001.
We originally reported Cristiano Ronaldo hadn't scored a goal at this World Cup. He had Portugal's opening goal against Ghana in group play.
This story originally said Rupert Murdoch would be deposed beginning Monday. His deposition is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the median rent in Washington, D.C., is up $350 over last year's average. In fact, it's an increase over the previous year's median rent.
In an earlier version of this story, we misspelled Rev. Rob Schenck's last name.
A quotation from New York Times reporter Michael Powell was replaced with fresh remarks to remove misstatements.
A previous version of the story's audio contained the wrong date for an Arizona election certification deadline. The deadline was November 28, not November 8.
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.
The opera is based on the book and the movie of "The Hours," not just the movie.
Due to incorrect information provided by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, a quote by the CEO of Prestamos was incorrect in an earlier version of this story.
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.
A previous version incorrectly attributed a quote to U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. In fact, the quote was from North Carolina state Sen. Tom McInnis.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said a cochineal was a type of beetle. In fact, it is not a beetle.
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.
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.
In this interview, Dave Davies incorrectly states in a question that the Dachau concentration camp was in the Soviet occupation zone after World War II. The camp was in the Allied-occupied zone.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said the House vote was 209-137. It was 290-137.
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.
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.
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.
An earlier version of this story stated that Jennifer Moreno was 29 years old. She is 30.
An earlier version of this story misstated the year and the name of Kurosawa's drama To Live, as Ikuru (1953). It is Ikiru (1952).
An earlier version of this story incorrectly explained Mastodon's open-source nature. The creators retain a copyright on the program, but it's free to use and change, subject to the limits of its GNU Affero General Public License.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Phylicia Rashad plays Kathleen. Though Rashad was reportedly initially cast in the role, it is Leslie Uggams who appears in the film.
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.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Justice Pat Fischer as Justice Mark Fischer.
An earlier version of this story misstated Tom Farrey's first name as Tim.
In this report, we mistakenly say a 16-ounce turkey costs almost $30. In fact, that's the price for a 16-pound turkey.
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.
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.
The speaker in this story identified as Tamara Markovic should have been identified as Mary Phillips of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said that the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting occurred in 2019. The shooting took place in 2012.
An earlier version of this essay incorrectly referred to Gerson's youngest son. In fact, it was his oldest son.
A previous caption incorrectly said Rep. Pete Aguilar represents Massachusetts. He represents California.
A previous version of this story misstated the name of the 22 Goals podcast as 21 Goals.
The audio says incorrectly that Fred Kagan is with the Institute for the Study of War, as did a previous version of the web story. Kagan is head of the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project, which works with the ISW jointly on Ukraine updates.
Emory University student Mickel Sandifer's name was misspelled in an earlier version. It has been corrected throughout the story.
An earlier version had his name as "Changing Zhao." The correct spelling is Changpeng Zhao.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Amy Cohen is the director of the National Association of State Election Directors. She is the executive director.
An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly stated what LIGO stands for. LIGO is short for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory.
This story incorrectly says that Fred Kagan is with the Institute for the Study of War. Kagan is head of the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project, which works with the ISW jointly on Ukraine updates.
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.
A previous headline and web introduction to this report misstated the name of the Musical Tables poetry collection as Music Tables.
An earlier version of the text on this page incorrectly attributed election lies to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said that more than 1,000 trans candidates ran for office in the 2022 midterms. In fact, more than 1,000 LGBTQ candidates ran for office.
A previous version of this article incorrectly used the term "meteor" where we should have used the term meteoroid or asteroid. A meteor is a streak of light in the night sky; meteoroids and asteroids are the physical objects tumbling through space.
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Long Bui is a political science professor. In fact, he is an international studies professor.
In this story, we mistakenly refer to Kim So-hui as Park So-hui.
An earlier version of this story described Kay Ivey as the former governor of Alabama. She is still the state's governor.
A previous version of this episode referred to Fiddler on the Roof, which is largely set in Imperial Russia and not immigrant New York City.
A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the Vote Mama Foundation is trying to enroll 100,000 members by this year's midterms. In fact, they're seeking 100,000 members by the 2024 election cycle.
The report referenced looks at permanent snow or ice bodies, of which glaciers are a subset. As of the most recent data collection by the two databases used in the report, Yellowstone has several small ice bodies but does not have glaciers, which move.
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.
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.
.An earlier version of this story said the call center workers handle calls about Medicare and Medicaid. They provide customer service about Medicare and Affordable Care Act health plans.
In an earlier version of this story, we incorrectly stated the Kislak collection was donated to the Smithsonian in 2004. In fact, it was donated to the Library of Congress.
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.
An earlier version of this story misidentified Dick Uihlein as Doug. In addition, the article has been altered to clarify the role of the Illinois Policy Institute.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly referred to The Korea Herald as The Korean Herald.
Elon Musk says Twitter restored Ye's account before he acquired the company. An earlier version of this story said it appeared Ye's account had been restored only after Musk took over.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said Día de los Muertos takes place on Nov. 2. It is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2.
An erroneous reference to an "average annual rate" was removed
While Pennsylvania does not offer precinct-based in-person early voting, it does offer in-person mail voting.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Louis Brandeis' last name as Brandies.
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.
An earlier headline misspelled Rhiannon Giddens' last name as Gidden.
This story has been corrected to make clear that United Talent Agency CEO Jeremy Zimmer's memo condemned anti-Semitism and that the ADL called on Adidas to publicly condemn anti-Semitism. The original version mistakenly used condoning and condone instead of condemn.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the last name of Salman Rushdie as Rushie.
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said RSV can be life-threatening in young adults. RSV is life-threatening in infants and older adults.
In an earlier version of this story, Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman was mistakenly identified as having served on a state parole board. Fetterman chaired the Board of Pardons.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Tamim Asfour and Torsten Kröger were affiliated with UC Berkeley. In fact, they are with Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
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.
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.
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.
A previous version of this post said Diwali begins on Oct. 24. In fact, the first day of the multiday festival is Oct. 22, though Oct. 24 is the peak of the festival.
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.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Dr. David Fowler served on the National Board of Medical Examiners. In fact, he represented the National Association of Medical Examiners.
A previous photo caption incorrectly stated Ewunetie's height. She is 5 feet 4 inches.
In an earlier version of this story, a caption incorrectly identified the pathogen that causes plague as a virus. It is a bacterium.