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The current cyclosporiasis outbreak may have multiple sources

Corrected on July 30, 2026

A previous headline incorrectly said that cuts to federal agencies had led to the current cyclosporiasis outbreak. In this interview, NBC News reporter Erika Edwards says that, according to her reporting, changes to the FoodNet program "probably had very little impact on what we're seeing now with cyclosporiasis."

Iran-backed Houthis announce blockade. And, Cyclospora source remains unknown

Corrected on July 21, 2026

A previous version of this newsletter incorrectly said that President Trump would travel to Delaware on Tuesday to receive the bodies of two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan last week. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Monday evening that the ceremony would be rescheduled. This newsletter also incorrectly said that the city of Dover is in Maryland. In fact, it is in Delaware.

Morning Edition

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with nearly $90B funding request

Corrected on July 21, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said President Trump would travel to Delaware on Tuesday to receive the bodies of two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Monday evening that the ceremony would be rescheduled. Also, a previous headline and description of this story incorrectly said the Trump administration was seeking a $350 billion increase in funding from Congress, mostly for military operations in Iran. In fact, the amount is nearly $90 billion.

Morning Edition

Morning news brief

Corrected on July 21, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said President Trump would travel to Delaware on Tuesday to receive the bodies of two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Monday evening that the ceremony would be rescheduled. Also, a previous headline and description of this story incorrectly said the Trump administration was seeking a $350 billion increase in funding from Congress, mostly for military operations in Iran. In fact, the amount is nearly $90 billion.

Route 66 and the quest to connect America

Corrected on July 29, 2026

In a previous version of this episode, we incorrectly said the government ran out of funding for a road improvement project in the 1940s. That happened in the 1840s.

All Things Considered

Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan discuss security funding on Capitol Hill

Corrected on July 14, 2026

An earlier version of this audio story incorrectly stated that the Supreme Court police force expanded by 38% this year. The correct statistic is that court police expect a 38% annual increase in threats this year, as stated by Justice Elena Kagan during the congressional testimony.

Taliban declares war on smartphones

Corrected on July 13, 2026

A photo caption has been updated to clarify that the phones that Taliban members are now using typically have screens but only basic ones.

Reflections on America's 250th birthday

Corrected on July 5, 2026

A previous version of this story said Mitchell S. Jackson was convicted of drug and weapons charges. In fact, the weapons charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement.

Morning Edition

The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

Corrected on July 2, 2026

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the percentage of people in the October 2025 poll who strongly agreed that Americans may have to resort to violence to get the country back on track. In fact, 11% strongly agreed with the statement and 19% agreed.

All Things Considered

Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system

Corrected on July 1, 2026

An earlier version of this story incorrectly described ongoing changes at Nashville international Airport. The airport has added new concourses, not terminals, and the Grand Lobby, which opened in 2023, is being reconfigured, but is not closed.

NPR retracts story about Alito retirement

Corrected on June 30, 2026

This story was updated to include Totenberg's description of her error, as broadcast on ATC. She did not personally hear the announcement from the chief justice.

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What the Supreme Court justices' latest rulings reveal, according to a legal expert

Corrected on July 1, 2026

A previous version of this web story incorrectly said the Supreme Court had ruled 6-3 that the constitution guarantees automatic birthright citizenship to virtually everyone born in the United States. In fact, five justices found that birthright citizenship was guaranteed by the constitution. The sixth justice said it was granted via federal legislation.

Supreme Court restricts use of geofence warrants

Corrected on June 29, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said the Supreme Court's majority found that the law enforcement technique known as geofencing violated the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches. In fact, the justices sent the case back to a lower court to determine whether the search was "reasonable" under the Fourth Amendment.

Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent

Corrected on June 30, 2026

A previous photo caption incorrectly said the Trump administration had moved to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission in 2024. It did so in 2025. Also, a previous version of this story misspelled Chief Justice John Roberts' last name as Robert in one instance.

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Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year

Corrected on June 23, 2026

An earlier version of this story incorrectly attributed the first line of the novel Anna Karenina (“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”) to Fyodor Dostoevsky. Leo Tolstoy is the author of Anna Karenina.

All Things Considered

Some who lost jobs over Charlie Kirk posts get big payouts for First Amendment retaliation

Corrected on June 25, 2026

A previous photo caption incorrectly said Charlie Kirk was shot on Sept. 11, 2025. He was shot on Sept. 10 of that year.Previously posted June 24, 2026: A previous web version of this story misspelled Melisa Crook's first name as Melissa. It also incorrectly said she was fired. Her employer, a school district, moved to terminate her. The two sides eventually settled, and Crook resigned.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense

Corrected on June 22, 2026

An earlier version of this story omitted a word from Judge Gregory Carro’s comment about avoiding surprises before a trial. Carro said he was not going to let Luigi Mangione’s defense “surprise the People on the eve of trial,” a reference to the prosecution.

Morning Edition

Want to speak like a World Cup pro? Here are the soccer words you need to know

Corrected on June 22, 2026

A previous web version of this story incorrectly said that a player is offside when they "have the ball" and there are fewer than two opposing players between them and the goal. In fact, a player is offside when they receive the ball from a teammate and there are fewer than two opposing players between them and the goal.

Morning Edition

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient

Corrected on June 12, 2026

This story incorrectly refers to Dr. Heather Rogers as a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a fellow of the academy.

Morning Edition

After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math

Corrected on June 10, 2026

An earlier version of this story said that “the department” moved to cancel assessments. The move was made by the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) a nonpartisan, independent board that sets policy for NAEP.

Here are the major Supreme Court decisions decided this term

Corrected on June 29, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said the Supreme Court's majority found that the law enforcement technique known as geofencing used in the case violated the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches. In fact, the justices sent the case back to a lower court to determine whether the search was "reasonable" under the Fourth Amendment.

Morning Edition

Over 2,000 women attend Turning Point USA's annual women's leadership summit

Corrected on June 10, 2026

In a previous version of this interview, the guest said that after being confronted by a heckler, Erika Kirk “struggled to get through the rest of her speech, and tears were falling down her face.” A review of the video of the speech indicates that Kirk had no trouble finishing the speech.

New Music Friday: The best albums out June 5

Corrected on June 5, 2026

This page's list of albums released on June 5 initially included the incorrect label for Spekki Webu's album Bootstrap Paradox. It is, in fact, an Outer Orbit Records release.

Morning Edition

Critics say adding Trump's arch to D.C. would take something away: the view

Corrected on June 4, 2026

An earlier source line for the map accompanying this story misspelled Vexcel Imaging as Vexel Imaging. In the second image, a previous version incorrectly gave credit to the U.S. Commission for Fine Arts. It is the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

Morning Edition

Bondi doubles down on her handling of Epstein files in testimony to Congress

Corrected on May 29, 2026

An earlier caption incorrectly said the photo showed Pam Bondi testifying before a congressional committee in February. In fact, the photo showed Bondi arriving for a closed-door interview with a congressional committee on May 29. The earlier caption also incorrectly referred to Bondi as the attorney general. She left that post in April.

After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action

Corrected on May 26, 2026

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Stephen Colbert’s last appearance as host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was on Friday. In fact, the final show aired Thursday, May 21. The story also incorrectly said that Bruce Springsteen had appeared on the Thursday show. His appearance was on Wednesday.