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Morning Edition

Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch

Corrected on April 17, 2026

A previous version of this web story incorrectly said Trump's proposed "victory arch" would be “at the National Mall.” The arch is planned for Columbia Island, across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, which sits at the western edge of the National Mall.

All Things Considered

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

Corrected on April 16, 2026

A previous photo caption incorrectly said Connie Ballmer was pictured on the left. She is on the right, and her husband, Steve Ballmer, is on the left.

Weekend Edition Sunday

In 'Birth of the Blues,' Sherman Irby explores the origin of the genre

Corrected on April 14, 2026

A previous web introduction to this story incorrectly said that Sherman Irby’s latest work is titled “Birth of the Blues.” In fact, “Birth of the Blues" is the name of his show premiering at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Morning Edition

Artemis II astronauts have just one task ahead of them today: Return home

Corrected on April 10, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that parachutes will slow the Orion space capsule from about 25,000 miles per hour to just 20 mph. In fact, the parachutes will not be deployed until the spacecraft has significantly slowed down in Earth’s atmosphere.

What has the U.S. war with Iran accomplished?

Corrected on April 9, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Ian Ralby is currently a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council. He is no longer with the Atlantic Council.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: 'To Be Announced'

Corrected on April 6, 2026

An earlier web version of this week's challenge mistakenly said that if you add two letters to the end of a musical instrument's name, you'll get the names of two popular automobile models reading left or right. In fact, it should be left to right.

Is NPR's coverage of the wars in Iran and Lebanon fair?

Corrected on April 6, 2026

This story was corrected to reflect that NPR's guidance on the use of the word 'assassination" came in an email in response to the Public Editor's question and was not issued last September.Links to coverage from local reporting were added to this column. The name of the local station referred to in this story is Michigan Public, not Michigan Public Radio.

Success! After key milestone, Artemis II astronauts speed off toward the moon

Corrected on April 2, 2026

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Artemis II crew members would be flying around the far side of the moon where no human has ventured before. In fact, Artemis II crew members will be flying around the far side of the moon at an altitude that no human has flown before. In addition, the story included a graphic of the Artemis I mission that was misidentified as showing the journey of Artemis II.

Morning Edition

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Corrected on March 31, 2026

An earlier version of this story overstated Medicaid coverage for pregnant women who don't have legal status. Not all states cover them fully for the whole pregnancy. All states, however, use Medicaid to reimburse hospitals for births by uninsured women, regardless of immigration status.

All Things Considered

How young people are navigating a tough and rapidly changing job market

Corrected on April 9, 2026

This story incorrectly says that the unemployment rate among recent college graduates recently hit a post-pandemic high of 5.6%, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In fact, the rate was slightly higher than that in several months during 2025.

Militarie Gun: Tiny Desk Concert

Corrected on March 27, 2026

A previous version of this story misspelled the name of percussionist Joey Mullen as Joey Mullins.

The beauty industry has an Epstein problem

Corrected on March 19, 2026

A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that the 1970s tagline “because innocence is sexier than you think” was used to promote Maybelline products. It was used in advertisements for Love’s Baby Soft products.

How to recover after a workout

Corrected on March 19, 2026

A previous version of this episode said that the body repairs microtears in muscles that were caused by exercise and makes them stronger. In fact, the scientific research shows microtear repairs are not the primary driver of muscle growth, so those references have been removed.

How to recover after a workout

Corrected on March 19, 2026

A previous version of this episode said that the body repairs microtears in muscles that were caused by exercise and makes them stronger. In fact, the scientific research shows microtear repairs are not the primary driver of muscle growth, so those references have been removed.

'Songs from the Hole': The story behind JJ'88's documentary and visual album

Corrected on March 12, 2026

A previous version of this story identified Jacobs' victim as an 18-year-old; he was 20. It also referred to a resentencing hearing that was actually a parole hearing. And it also misspelled Contessa Gayles' last name in one instance, as Galyes, and Myles Lassiter's first name in one instance, as Miles.

All Things Considered

On the brink of death, a woman is saved by a stranger

Corrected on March 20, 2026

A previous headline incorrectly referred to the "unsung hero" in this story as a man. It was a woman who helped Julie Labes gain access to the emergency room.

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 6

Corrected on March 9, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said Charlie Puth's new album, Whatever's Clever, is being released March 6. Its release date is March 27.

All Things Considered

What's next for the Washington National Opera

Corrected on March 6, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the Music Center at Strathmore in Maryland will host the Washington National Opera this weekend. In fact, the performance will be at the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

All Things Considered

House rejects measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran

Corrected on March 5, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., as representing South Dakota. Previously posted March 4, 2026: A previous version of this story contained two quotes from Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. The first one correctly identified him as a Republican. The second one incorrectly identified him as a Democrat.

All Things Considered

ICE has spun a massive surveillance web. We talked to people caught in it

Corrected on March 4, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Minnesota had cut off ICE’s access to Nlets. After publication, the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services clarified that it doesn't share standard driver's license data with immigration enforcement agencies, but ICE does have access to its state motor vehicle data in Nlets.

Morning Edition

5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterms

Corrected on March 4, 2026

An earlier version of this story said the Texas Supreme Court mandated that votes cast after the original 7 p.m. poll-closing time in Dallas County be held separately. In fact, the court mandated that votes cast by voters who weren't in line at the original 7 p.m. poll-closing time be held separately.

7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953

Corrected on March 3, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly said Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh nationalized Iran’s oil sector in 1953. The nationalization occurred in 1951 and was before Mosaddegh was prime minister.