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A previous version of this web story incorrectly stated that in early September, we are approaching daylight saving time. In fact, we are currently in daylight saving time and approaching standard time.
This article previously misspelled the name of Ty Seidule in one instance.
A previous photo caption incorrectly called Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum the secretary of state.
A previous photo caption incorrectly said that the Pentagon is in Washington, D.C. It is in Arlington, Va.Previously posted Sept. 6, 2025: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that prior to 1949 the military was overseen by the Department of War. The Army was overseen by the Department of War, but the Department of the Navy oversaw the U.S. Navy and the Marines.
A previous version of this story misspelled Ashley Gordon-Becker's last name as Gorden-Becker.
An earlier photo caption misstated Veronika Slowikowska's first name as Viktoria.
After this story published, professor Karin Wulf clarified that when she said “if you look at the history of all the people, 40% were enslaved,” she should have said “40% of Virginians were enslaved.”
A previous version of this story misstated that the federal government’s 1998 antitrust case against Microsoft centered on the packaging of the company’s operating system with Windows. In fact, Windows is its operating system. The antitrust case actually focused on the packaging of Windows with Microsoft's web browser, Internet Explorer.
This episode incorrectly identifies the congressional district for which Mason Foley is running. He is running to represent Tennessee's 7th district.
This story has been updated to better describe the character Graham Greene played in Dances With Wolves.CorrectionPreviously posted Sept. 2, 2025: A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to the movie Dances With Wolves as Dancing With Wolves.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly suggested that the number of people in the United States who have two copies of the APOE4 gene number around 800,000. In fact, they may number in the millions.
In the audio and web versions of this interview, Rep. Ro Khanna incorrectly says that the U.S. Justice Department has 300 gigabits of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. In fact, the FBI has said it identified more than 300 gigabytes of data and records.
An earlier version of this story misspelled John Delury’s last name as Dulery.
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Donald Trump as "former" President Trump.
A previous version of this story included Paraguay in a list of countries visited by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Noem visited Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala.
A previous summary of this story that appeared on the homepage incorrectly said that, according to federal data, drug deaths in the U.S. are at their lowest level since March 2025. They are at their lowest level since March 2020.
In the audio of this story, as in a previous web version, we incorrectly say that Sen. John Cornyn spoke at a campaign stop in Abilene, Texas. In fact, he spoke at an official event.
Previous audio and web versions of this story misstated the last name of Karen Manning as Morris.
An earlier version of this story identified Senator Bernie Sanders as the ranking Democrat. He is an independent.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Florida’s Division of Emergency Management as its Department of Emergency Management; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit was incorrectly referred to as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th District.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that under the GOP megabill, adults ages 19 to 55 will be required to prove they are volunteering, receiving job training or working at least 80 hours each month to maintain coverage. Those requirements apply to adults 19 to 64 without dependent children under age 14. The bill also exempts those with serious medical conditions.Previously posted Aug. 28, 2025: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the Congressional Budget Office's estimates of the Republican megabill show that 12 million people would not have health insurance in 2034. In fact, the estimates show that 10 million would not have health insurance in 2034.
This story has been updated to clarify that no additional firearms were found during searches of three residences in Minneapolis connected to the shooter. On Wednesday, Minneapolis police said additional firearms had been recovered at those residences; however, in a Thursday update, police said that was not the case.
A previous version of this story incorrectly indicated that a tariff rate of 10% to 15% would be imposed on goods purchased from Etsy crafters located outside the U.S. In fact, those goods would be subject to tariffs and duties based on the vendor's country of origin.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that, according to a whistleblower complaint, the Social Security Administration data was copied into a "test environment" that gave Trump administration officials unfettered access. In fact, the complaint says the copy was placed in a "production environment."
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to the Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition as the Keep Our Republic’s Article III Project.
The proposed renaming of the Kennedy Center after the first lady was tied to the House Appropriations' budget for fiscal year 2026, not to the $257 million approved by Congress as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that a recent screwworm-related death in Costa Rica was announced in June 2025. It was announced in June 2024. The story also misspelled Colombia as Columbia.
This story incorrectly says that copper, cobalt and nickel are rare earth elements. They are critical minerals.
The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to requests for comment ahead of this story’s airing. After it aired, the department responded via email and on social media, saying that its immigration enforcement actions prevent immigrants with criminal backgrounds from “taking safe haven” in places of worship. The department also said that its agents “use discretion,” that “officers would need secondary supervisor approval before any action can be taken in locations such as a church,” and that the department expects “these to be extremely rare.”
A previous version of this web story incorrectly said Rigoberto Gonzalez’s birthplace was Tijuana, Mexico. He was born in Reynosa, in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Additionally, Stanford professor Richard Meyer's name was misspelled as Meyers. Previously posted Aug. 24, 2025: A previous version of this web story misspelled the last name of Smithsonian director Lonnie Bunch as Bunche.
This story has been updated to include a comment from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
A previous version of the byline on this webpage incorrectly said that this story was reported by Joe M Pedersen. It was reported by Joe Byrnes.
A previous web introduction to this report incorrectly said that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died five years ago. He died in 2024.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said in one instance that a black moon is invisible in the night sky. In fact, a black moon is in the sky during the day because it rises and sets with the sun.
In a previous version of this story, an expert was incorrectly quoted as saying that Africa is three times the size of Greenland. Africa is about 14 times as large as Greenland.
Previous audio and web versions of this story incorrectly said the American Farm Bureau advocates for a "path to citizenship" for migrant farm workers. The bureau advocates for a "path to legalization."
A previous version of the radio story incorrectly said that Micherre Fox stayed in a cabin in the woods at the state park. It was a tent. The audio story also incorrectly said that Fox traveled an hour to the closest town to find a hardware store. In fact, she traveled an hour and a half each way.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said in a photo credit that photographer Megan Farmer works at member station OPB. She works at KUOW. The article also said in another photo credit that Kathryn Styer Martinez works at member station KOUW. She works at OPB.
An earlier version of this episode incorrectly reported that Marlee Matlin had been nominated for an Academy Award for her part in Coda.
This story has been updated to include the disclosure that the Walton Family Foundation is a financial supporter of NPR.
A previous web summary of this report incorrectly said that all of Iran was at risk of running out of water in a matter of weeks and that the nation has 10 million residents. In fact, all of Iran is experiencing the drought and it is the capital, Tehran, that is at risk of running out of water. That city has approximately 10 million residents.
A previous version of this newsletter incorrectly listed the location of the 89th Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. The event takes place in Galax, Va.
A previous version of this web story mischaracterized findings of a study by the Rochester Institute of Technology describing the murder rate in Washington, D.C. The research concluded that in 2024, Washington had the fourth-highest murder rate of 24 major urban areas included in the study. The research did not include every city in the U.S.
This page has been updated to include the disclosure that the “Pure Michigan” campaign is part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which is a financial supporter of NPR.
A earlier version of this story misstated the time period of one of the statistics. The number of men over 60 in shelters roughly tripled between 2000 and 2020, not between 2010 and 2020.
An earlier photo caption didn't match what was depicted in the photo, instead saying it showed a scene from before a recent town hall held by Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb showing Flood interacting with a constituent. Instead, the photo shows the faces of four Republican lawmakers who have recently held town hall events.
An earlier version of this story said Lincoln Monument. It is the Lincoln Memorial.
In this episode, the last name of Corwin Smidt, political science professor at Michigan State University, is pronounced incorrectly.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Benjamin Stein-Lobovits' name in two instances as Stein-Lobovitz.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a Gracie Abrams album as That's So True. It is The Secret of Us.
An earlier version of this story listed Jim Bridenstine as a former senator. He is a former member of the House of Representatives.
A previous version of this story misspelled Dr. Stephen Taylor's first name as Steven.
A previous version of this story incorrectly indicated that references to President Trump’s two first-term impeachments were permanently removed from an exhibit at the National Museum of American History. The museum has since restored those references, using revised language and placing them in a less prominent location within the exhibit display.
An earlier version of this story misspelled the first name of Yaqiu Wang as Yaqui.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Russia launched a war against the Ottoman Empire in 1853 because it wanted full control of Crimea. In fact, Russia controlled Crimea at that point. In addition, a photo caption in the story misspelled the village of Tatitlek, Alaska, as Tatitlik.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that AOL’s dial-up service was released in 1991. In fact, it was released in 1989.
A previous version of this episode's song list misidentified the Broadway play Be More Chill as Bill More Chill.
A previous version of this story misidentified the National Endowment for the Arts as the National Endowment of the Arts.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Ford expects to create 1,800 jobs at the Marshall plant. It’s actually 1,700.
The audio version of this episode incorrectly refers to “Miss Saigon” as an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. In fact, “Miss Saigon” was written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
A previous photo caption incorrectly identified the pictured officers as D.C. police. They are federal police.
A previous photo caption misspelled Mallary Tenore Tarpley's first name as Mallay.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Wilson's church “doesn’t believe women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.” His church believes women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
A previous summary of this story misspelled Lindsay Lohan’s first name as Lindsey.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that uranium fuel used in a nuclear reactor would not be radioactive when it was launched from Earth. In fact, it would have very low levels of radioactivity.
A previous version of this audio story incorrectly reported that a statement from New York City's chief medical examiner said that roughly 40 percent of the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York City had been identified. In fact, it said that about 40 percent of the victims have not yet been linked to human remains. A previous version of this web story also included the error, without attribution to the chief medical examiner's office.
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the NFL had banned the use of smelling salts by players in games. In fact, while the NFL has not banned the use of smelling salts, the league is no longer allowing teams to provide the substance to players. In addition, this article has been updated to more clearly contextualize comments by Laura Boxley that describe weighing the risks and rewards of using substances like ammonia inhalants.
Previous web and audio versions of this story misstated Suz Pontillo’s last name as Portillo.
This story incorrectly says that the three people killed in a 2019 shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida were soldiers. They were sailors.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Peter Hotez is the dean of the Baylor College of Medicine. In fact, he's the dean of its National School of Tropical Medicine.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Kate Neeper worked for the Voice of America. Neeper is the chief strategy officer for its federal parent, the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
A previous version of this story misspelled Steven Hyden's first name as Stephen.
An earlier photo caption incorrectly said that the Star Wars Battlefront game being played was published by Pandemic Studios. It was published by Electronic Arts. An earlier version of this story also misspelled the user handle for @etymologynerd.
A previous version of this story misspelled Rosie Shrout's name as Rosie Strout.
A previous version of this story misstated Suz Pontillo’s last name as Portillo.
This story incorrectly says that Doolittle, Missouri, is about 100 miles northeast of St. Louis. It is about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Garry Kasparov's first name as Gary.
An earlier version of this story attributed a statistic about Generation Z's use of AI for dating advice to Match Group. The survey was conducted by Match.
In the credits, the musician Justin Nozuka was listed as Justin Ozuka.
This story incorrectly says that Doolittle, Missouri, is about 100 miles northeast of St. Louis. It is about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis.
A previous version of this story inaccurately described a stuffed flamingo that is among this year’s prizes for the Summer Game. The flamingo is not, in fact, bespectacled.
A previous version of this story misstated the first name of Antonia Orellana as Antonio.
A previous version of this story misspelled Xuan Zhao's last name as Zhou.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Flaco Jimenez’s brother, Santiago Jr., is deceased.
This story has been updated to clarify what studies have found regarding the risks that women face for miscarriages and postpartum hemorrhage while taking SSRIs during pregnancy. Overall, experts say, the risk is small, and does not outweigh the risks from psychiatric illness during pregnancy that may need to be treated with these antidepressants. And scientists say some of the studies may not be fully accounting for other factors that contribute to the risks of either hemorrhage or miscarriage.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said that state budget cuts didn’t leave enough money for the top three maintenance projects or any of 17 construction projects requested by school districts. It also said incorrectly that no funds were available for a wastewater system for a new school in the village of Mertarvik. In fact, the budget includes enough money to pay for only the top three maintenance projects. And the state education department said another fund could pay for two of the 17 construction projects, including the wastewater system in Mertarvik.Previously posted Aug. 1, 2025: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel represents Fairbanks. Her district covers part of Anchorage.
We have modified the language of this article to more clearly reflect the nature of the AI videos that appear to show celebrity endorsements.
A previous version of this story incorrectly said gender-affirming care for minors is no longer available in Montana. Some private pediatric clinics in the state say they are offering care like puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
A previous subheading in this story incorrectly implied Guam is an independent nation. It is a U.S. territory.
In a previous version of this story, The Associated Press incorrectly said that 1.4 feet was less than 30 centimeters. It is around 43 centimeters.
A previous photo caption incorrectly said President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in the ballroom of Trump's golf course in Scotland in 2005. The leaders met this year.
A previous version of this story incorrectly included Doctors Without Borders in the list of humanitarian groups that offered to buy the contraceptives.
The audio version of this story incorrectly says that 4 1/2 kilograms is around 7 pounds. It is almost 10 pounds.
This story incorrectly says that 4 1/2 kilograms is around 7 pounds. It is almost 10 pounds.
A previous version of this report incorrectly said that there are phytoplankton in the upper layer of the atmosphere. Phytoplankton live in the upper layer of the ocean.
An earlier version of this story referred to Trump as a 'native son' of Scotland. In fact, his mother was born in Scotland.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified David Nabarro as the son of a British Member of Parliament.
A previous version of this story attributed a statement to Pope Francis. The statement was made by Pope Leo.
A previous version of the web story incorrectly said that Dr. Melissa Mason had treated some patients who contracted measles during the recent outbreak, when in fact she only evaluated the patients to see whether they had measles.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly indicated that Molly Gordon co-wrote the screenplay for the film Oh, Hi!. She and director Sophie Brooks collaborated on the idea for the story, but Brooks wrote the screenplay.