Corrections & Clarifications 2021
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December 2021
Tech: A previous version of this story misstated the distance the Webb telescope will travel. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2022/01/01/james-webb-telescope-its-way-talking-tech-podcast/9066873002/
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of a criminal defense attorney based in Lake Wales, Florida. Her name is Sara Jones. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2021/12/27/police-reform-code-of-silence-solutions/8845611002/
Opinion: A headline misstated the number of years Kendrick Fulton spent Christmas away from his mother. It has been updated. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/2021/12/24/first-christmas-mom-clemency/8915529002/?gnt-cfr=1
Sports: Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He has said he's unvaccinated, which means he'll be out 10 days and miss Sunday's key game against the Patriots. https://twitter.com/usatodaysports/status/1473435703749062661
Sports: A previous headline on this story incorrectly referenced the manner of Vincent Jackson's death, which has not yet been announced by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/12/16/vincent-jackson-former-nfl-wide-receiver-bucs-chargers-cte/8922090002/
Sports: A story in the Dec. 1 edition on Asia Durr returning to the WNBA after suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19 misstated her status for the 2022 season. She is under contract to the New York Liberty. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2021/12/14/asia-durr-looking-forward-return-wnba-after-bout-long-covid/8892583002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the first name of Army Col. Gregory Fix. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/08/us-troops-wounded-iran-al-asad-attack-get-purple-hearts/6434992001/
Sports: A story on Tony Oliva and Minnie Minoso elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the Dec. 7 edition misspelled the surname of Chicago Cubs star third baseman Ron Santo.
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized the journey bobsledder Kaillie Humphries took to get to Germany in time for competition. She flew out of San Diego. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2021/12/06/bobsledder-kaillie-humphries-wins-first-two-races-us-citizen/6407020001/
Money: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated a fast-food chain was experiencing a chicken tenders shortage. The story has been updated to remove that reference. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/12/05/chicken-tender-shortage-why-its-happening-and-what-else-you-can-eat/8879604002/
News: The previous video incorrectly identified the names of the parents of shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2021/12/04/michigan-school-shooting-suspect-parents-arrested-after-manhunt/8867410002/
Sports: In a previous version of this story, a photo incorrectly identified Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/acc/2021/12/02/bronco-mendenhall-virginia-college-football-coach-stepping-down/8844667002/
November 2021
Entertainment: A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized how BTS’ remarks were translated for fans. The band was joined by a professional translator. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/11/29/bts-la-concert-megan-thee-stallion-crashes-stage-butter-remix/8790082002/
News: A previous version of this article misstated the historic nature of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan's position. Lisa Jackson was the EPA’s first African American administrator from 2009 to 2013, Regan is the second.
News: This story originally said the majority of people at the Judge Rotenberg Center were Black and Latino boys and men. But it should have said they account for 33% of people there. The article also stated that students could be put in “four-point” restraints or shocked for minor infractions; the facility says it does not use “four-point” restraints and such shocks are currently used only as a last resort. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/02/electric-shock-school-senators-lean-fda-ban-devices/6235461001/
News: A front page story Friday about misconduct in the National Guard incorrectly stated when The Washington Post reported on cronyism in the New Jersey National Guard. It was in 2015. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/25/national-guard-scandals-by-state/6093566001/
News: A Nov. 24 story on page 1A about the prevalence of “vehicle ramming” incidents misspelled the name of Bruce Butterworth of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University.
Sports: In a story on the Nov. 23 Page 1C, a photo incorrectly identified the late Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator, Markus Paul.
News: The Associated Press is replacing the story about the sale of a Miami mansion once owned by Madonna with this piece, which looks at how the tale of a German shepherd and a trust has long been used as a publicity stunt to dupe reporters. The AP fell for parts of the stunt and is removing the erroneous story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/20/millionaire-pooch-selling-miami-villa-once-owned-madonna/8699633002/
News: A previous version of this story misstated when Social Security was passed into law and Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), the name of the organization that did the study. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/13/republicans-believe-america-has-changed-for-worse-since-fifties-survey/6389895001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated when the department called in an “EMS Task Force.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/09/astroworld-disaster-unfolded-private-medics-and-city-fire-lost-touch/6349933001/?gnt-cfr=1
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story listed an incorrect name for Edwin Galea. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/11/09/crowd-safety-and-security-heart-astroworld-investigation-travis-scott-houston/6345460001/
News: A previous version of this story misidentified Michelle Wu's background. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/11/02/2021-election-live-updates-virginia-nj-governors/6238229001/
Opinion: An earlier version of this column incorrectly stated the author's great-grandmother's age when she died. She was 25. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/11/01/supreme-court-texas-abortion-endanger-women/6235379001/
News: This story originally misstated the number of plaintiffs. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/28/white-supremacists-face-civil-trial-unite-right-violence/6180634001/
News: An earlier version of this article referred incorrectly to Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins. The general is a man. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/29/women-military-pay-more-keep-their-uniforms-up-date/8574208002/
Sports: Previous versions of these columns were edited to remove the team name after it had been originally published. Due to an editing change, the team name was inserted without the author’s knowledge. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/10/24/braves-freddie-freeman-reaches-world-series-breaves/6165300001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/10/20/braves-beat-dodgers-nlcs-game-4-eddie-rosario/6114024001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/10/17/braves-beat-dodgers-nlcs-austin-riley/8495229002/
October 2021
News: An Oct. 28 story on Page 1A included an incorrect number of children who received the active Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in clinical trials. About 3,500 got the vaccine; 1,500 received a placebo. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/10/27/covid-vaccines-kids-5-11-what-we-know-dont-know/8554544002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the name of an amicus brief. The correct case is Bostock vs. Clayton County. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/10/27/lgbtq-students-these-us-colleges-worst-most-unsafe-attend/8542486002/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated details about bullet casings from the incident. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/10/27/rust-shooting-santa-fe-sheriffs-alec-baldwin-live-round/8560736002/
Entertainment: A previous version of this video showed a tweet from Rosanna Arquette with a photo of a woman who was not Arquette. The video has been updated to show Arquette. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/celebrities/2021/10/26/alec-baldwin-targeted-conservatives-after-fatal-rust-incident/8553039002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated the width of Amber Otto's computer monitors. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/10/25/housing-market-fatigue-has-homebuyers-putting-their-searches-hold/6107249001/
News: Princess Blanding is running as a member of the Liberation Party. A previous version of this story misstated her party identification. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/26/virginia-governors-race-mcauliffe-youngkin-dead-heat-poll-shows/6172824001/
Sports: A previous version of this story misstated the location of Suffern (New York) High School. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/lacrosse/2021/10/21/madie-nicpon-tufts-dies-20-accident/6120026001/
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified the team that's second in the Atlantic division of the ACC. It is North Carolina State. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/10/21/college-football-picks-predictions-top-25-ncaa-games-week-8/8521027002/
Sports: A previous version of this story included an incorrect dateline. The game took place in Atlanta. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/10/23/braves-defeat-dodgers-return-world-series/6161051001/
Opinion: This column has been updated to correct the wording of the new Superman motto. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/10/21/superman-scraps-american-way/8505844002/
News: This story was updated Oct. 20 to correct the name of UCHealth, a nonprofit health care system based in Colorado. This does not affect the rating for this item. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/10/20/fact-check-hospital-requiring-covid-19-shot-transplant-patients/6036157001/
News: This story has been updated to reflect that a previous draft of the bill contained punishments of fine or detainment. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/10/18/china-law-would-punish-parents-for-kids-behavior/8510227002/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this report included a photo misidentified as Lili Bernard. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/10/14/bill-cosby-accuser-sues-alleged-1990-rape-atlantic-city-hotel/8459040002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized the repayment terms of loans the Southeastern Conference obtained to fund a supplemental distribution to its members. Repayment to the lenders from the SEC currently is required to occur over two years – fiscal 2025 and 2026 – but the conference can request two one-year extensions, which would extend the period during which the conference would reduce planned distributions to all of the schools. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2021/10/13/power-five-public-school-athletic-programs-lost-billions-covid-pandemic/8433913002/
Twitter: A previous version of this video used imagery that does not align with USA TODAY’s standards. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1447890949758197765
News: An earlier version of this story used information from The Associated Press which incorrectly reported two earthquakes. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/10/earthquakes-hawaii-tsunami-threat-geological-survey-threat/6085015001/
News: An earlier version of this newsletter incorrectly stated the number of flights canceled by Southwest Airlines. https://www.usatoday.com/story/nletter/2021/10/11/indigenous-peoples-day-southwest-airlines-nobel-prize-daily-briefing/6086834001/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this report incorrectly characterized how Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten welcomed twins. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/10/08/pete-buttigieg-calls-parenting-twins-most-demanding-job/6059110001/
News: A previous version of this story misspelled the first name of Dr. Erroll Southers. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/07/31/biden-wants-openness-police-disciplinary-files-thats-hard-do/5422091001/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the author of “Never Fall For Your Fiancée.” The author’s name is Virginia Heath. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2021/10/01/best-winter-rom-books-eight-perfect-hours-the-ex-hex-and-they-lived-happily-ever-after/8181751002/
News: This article has been revised by Kaiser Health News to correct an inaccuracy. Anthem has not created its own network of facilities. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/10/05/anthem-united-major-insurers-behind-payments-hospitals-covid/5997173001/
News: The Powerball number in Monday night's drawing was 15. A previous version of this story contained incorrect information. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/04/powerball-jackpot-would-8th-largest-history/5990557001/
Opinion: An earlier version of this column mischaracterized who ran in the 1968 California Democratic primary. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/2021/10/03/rfk-murder-crime-devastated-nation-gov-must-deny-parole-kennedy-killer/5843300001/
News: This story was updated Oct. 1 to correct a reference to when South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from its state capitol in 2015. This did not affect the rating for this claim. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/09/30/fact-check-local-naacp-chapters-want-stone-mountain-carvings-removed/5847370001/
September 2021
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported details of a story Eli Manning told about meeting Brett Favre. Manning, who was 17 at the time, said he left the bar because his friend wouldn't sneak in. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2021/09/21/peyton-eli-manning-mnf-broadcast-viewership/5804732001/
Life: A Sept. 9 Life story about equity and inclusion on Broadway incorrectly described the parting of costume designer William Ivey Long and the musical “Diana.” Long and producers say the parting was mutual. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2021/09/03/broadway-diversity-safety-inclusion-equity-activists-new-deal/5578162001/
News: An earlier version misspelled the last name of Joan Zitzelman. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/09/21/inside-one-womans-fight-integrate-higher-education-south/5611567001/
News: In the list of 9/11 victims' names that published Sept. 9 on Page 4D, Rodney Dickens' name was in the incorrect section. He was a passenger on Flight 77 and was killed when the plane hit the Pentagon. Also, the names of the Flight 93 passengers were erroneously listed twice.
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated which city serves as the capital of Alaska. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/09/14/unemployment-rate-cites-highest-rates-yuma-el-centro/5595292001/
News: A subheadline in this story has been updated to reflect that Aurora Fire Rescue illegally administered ketamine, according to the report. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09/16/aurora-colorado-police-racially-biased-excessive-force-report-finds/8360938002/
Sports: A previous version of this story included a name and quote of a person who purported to be a student at Clemson and provided a pseudonym. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/09/16/clemson-fans-beg-tigers-fans-stop-paw-hand-gesture/8364863002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story misstated Sam Cunningham's status in 1970. He was classified as a sophomore. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/09/07/sam-cunningham-southern-cal-nfl-patriots-dies/5759603001/
Tech: An earlier version of this article reflected incorrect details provided about Verizon's wireless plan and misstated the AT&T pricing for iPhone 13. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2021/09/15/iphone-13-prices-best-apple-trade-deal-att-verizon-tmobile/8341445002/
News: A Sept. 15 story about the growth of multidisciplinary clinics to treat long-haul COVID-19 misstated Lisa O'Brien's relationship with Long Haul COVID Fighters. She founded support groups in several states.
Sports: A previous version of this story misstated Peyton Manning's Super Bowls. He has won two. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2021/09/13/ciara-met-gala-dress-russell-wilson-seahawks-jersey-number/8327284002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect that a shooting victim crashed a car into a commuter train, according to updated information from police. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09/09/east-st-louis-shooting-suspects-crash-car-into-commuter-train/8266387002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect that Kentucky has reported 7,905 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began, through Tuesday. Two-thirds of those deaths have been in 2021. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/09/07/us-cases-40-million-unemployment-labor-day-travel-updates/5748549001/
News: This story was updated Sept. 2 to note that President Joe Biden checked his watch multiple times at the dignified transfer event, including during the ceremony itself. The rating on this claim has been changed from partly false to missing context. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/09/01/fact-check-biden-checked-watch-after-ceremony-dover-air-force-base/5663427001/
News: The Department of Defense has corrected the spelling of Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, one of 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan on Aug. 26. Stories published on 1A and 3A Monday contained an incorrect spelling. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/29/joe-biden-meets-families-13-service-members-killed-kabul-bombing/5641896001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/27/us-service-members-killed-afghanistan-airport-attack-what-we-know/5623806001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/29/johanny-rosariopichardo-massachusetts-marine-killed-afghanistan/5639233001/?fbclid=IwAR3yJEaz-mKibzv8j0JnAiZdPsBJlrJ6pbQ3ge0vAM0mgozM1p2hRrvU1Nw https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1433094870357454853
Sports: A previous version of this story included a misidentified photo. A Mark Andrews photo is now attached. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/ravens/2021/09/06/mark-andrews-signs-four-year-contract-extension-baltimore-ravens/5749228001/
Entertainment: An article in the Sept. 1 Life section about how Hollywood is releasing films during the pandemic misstated the title of the new “Spider-Man” movie. The film is “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/08/26/cinemacon-hollywood-faces-theater-owners-over-streaming-releases/5597481001/
Social media: This post has been updated to correct the start of the Afghanistan War. https://www.facebook.com/13652355666/posts/10159692738175667
August 2021
Money: An earlier version of this story misidentified the Tesla driver. The Florida Highway Patrol report said the driver was a 26-year-old female. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2021/08/29/tesla-part-automated-drive-system-slams-into-police-car/5642789001/
News: This story was updated Aug. 25 to clarify that background checks are required at gun shows if the seller is a licensed gun dealer. This change does not affect the False rating of the claim. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/08/16/fact-check-new-texas-law-doesnt-change-gun-purchase-regulations/5542740001/
Social media: A previous tweet misspelled White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki's last name. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1430264723145216008
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated who would provide an update on evacuation efforts in Afghanistan on Aug. 25. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will provide the update. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/08/25/biden-afghanistan-remembering-aaliyah-national-parks-5-things-know-wednesday/5572238001/
News: This story originally mischaracterized the increase in armed protests. The number of armed protests increased from February to June; the proportion doubled. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/23/guns-protests-increase-likelihood-violence/8188602002/
Money: An earlier version of this article misreported the benefits amount paid to Jenna Dahlke, who said she went from getting $800 per month in benefits for her family to nothing. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/2021/08/17/benefit-pay-increase-stop-low-income-families-wisconsin/8154396002/
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified Bill Freehan's health condition. He was battling dementia. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/08/19/bill-freehan-detroit-tigers-dies-alzheimers-disease/8193982002/
News: A previous version of this Instagram post labeled a region incorrectly. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSu9w1FNNkV/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated when the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis first wrote about the Memphis Police Department’s practice of not recording interrogations. It was in 2018. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/08/11/memphis-false-confession-story-behind-bizarre-murder-case/8095997002/
News: An Aug. 17 story on Page 6A incorrectly described Fatima Goss Graves’ role with the National Women’s Law Center. She is its president and co-founded the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund that it administers.
News: Eagle Scout Wyatt Niemann's last name was misspelled in an earlier version of this story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/10/boy-scout-eagle-scout-earn-50-merit-badges-50-states/5553833001/
Sports: A headline on a story regarding Latinos in the NFL misstated Anthony Munoz's Hall of Fame status in some Aug. 6 editions. Munoz was inducted in 1998.
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified Hakuho Sho's status. He is an active wrestler. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/08/07/sumo-olympic-sport-sports-future-looks-bright-after-tokyo-games/8029523002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated Shahil Shrestha’s home country, which is Nepal. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2021/08/09/remote-work-incentives-expand-smaller-cities-try-attract-talent/5478847001/
Sports: A story in the Aug. 9 edition misstated the country Emil Zatopek competed for in the 1952 Olympics. He was from Czechoslovakia. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/08/08/tokyo-olympic-track-field-athing-mu-sydney-mclaughlin/5530189001/
News: This story was updated based on new information received after publication from multiple sources. The rating on this file has been changed from False to True. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/08/04/fact-check-viral-image-altered-show-sexual-message-backpack/5461452001/?fbclid=IwAR3SFVVSp1vXLjYvO6lMTPEaz7WeFf8PXhYJSkuOD8z7AlD8DMZdAHkW3ZA
News: This story has been updated to fix House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's title. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/10/howard-liebengood-capitol-police-officer-dies-days-after-riot/6615758002/
News: The Associated Press has updated this story to remove an erroneous quote from Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/27/atlanta-spa-shooter-pleading-guilty-hopes-life-sentence/5384869001/
News: This story's headline has been updated to correct Sen. Susan Collins' comments on the Jan. 6 select committee. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/01/susan-collins-says-trump-shouldnt-testify-january-6-committee/5447261001/
July 2021
News: This story has been updated to clarify the number of COVID-19 vaccine shots administered in the U.S. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/07/30/delta-variant-new-cdc-data-why-masks-important-vaccinated-transmission/5427884001/
Sports: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the definitions of port and starboard. Port is the right side of the boat from the rower's perspective facing the stern and starboard is the left side. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/23/rowing-tokyo-olympics-seven-events/8070502002/
Sports: A story in the July 29 edition about the increase in the hiring of Black head coaches in the NBA misspelled the name of a San Antonio Spurs assistant coach. She is Becky Hammon. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2021/07/28/seven-hires-nba-nears-record-number-black-coaches/5374290001/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this report included an image misidentified as Dusty Hill. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/07/28/zz-top-bassist-dusty-hill-dead-72/5404890001/
Opinion: This column has been updated to reflect the timing and location of the fine for the Norwegian handball team. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/07/27/tokyo-olympics-german-gymnasts-unitards-why-not-hijabs/5385281001/
Tech: This story has been corrected to clarify the research will focus on how extremist groups raise funds. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/07/26/paypal-adl-collaborate-cutting-off-funding-hate-groups/8092628002/?Adsfa
Money: An earlier headline of this story misidentified the percentage of teenage workers in the U.S. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/07/25/work-shortage-teenagers-largest-segments-workforce/8086700002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misattributed a quote to Michelle Lee, editor-in-chief of Allure, and has since been corrected. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/07/24/lipstick-makeup-sales-rise-target-ulta-kohls-sephora-covid-masks/7430171002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the location of Olympian Lee Kiefer's fencing club. She has trained with Bluegrass Fencers' Club in Lexington. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/25/lee-kiefer-makes-history-gold-womens-foil-tokyo-olympics/8085797002/
Money: This article has been updated to include relevant timing. The photos Troy Nicholas was seeking were taken in February 2020 and sent to him in July 2020. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2021/07/22/jcpenney-photos-were-delayed-how-do-get-my-family-pictures/8045786002/ https://www.facebook.com/usatodaymoney/posts/4559893540701417 https://twitter.com/USATODAYmoney/status/1418616902994235394
Sports: In a previous version of this story, a photo misidentified Suni Lee. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/21/sunisa-lee-olympics-gymnastics-rising-star/7976840002/
News: This story has been corrected to show that the decision not to prosecute was made during the Trump administration. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/19/wilbur-ross-misled-congress-census-citizenship-question-watchdog/8017463002/
News: A July 12 story on Page 5A incorrectly stated which candidate President Donald Trump endorsed in a 2017 Alabama Senate primary. Trump endorsed Sen. Luther Strange over Rep. Mo Brooks. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/11/how-much-does-trump-endorsement-help-gop-candidates/7880571002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect information provided by the Carl Sagan estate after this item initially published. The rating has been changed from False to Missing context. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/07/12/fact-check-quote-truth-misattributed-carl-sagan/7925859002/
News: A July 14 story on Page 2A incorrectly identified the title of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/13/michael-bender-describes-turmoil-chaos-trump-white-house-book/7948108002/
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified Kahlil Watson's school. He went to Wake Forest (N.C.) High School. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2021/07/11/mlb-draft-pittsburgh-pirates-draft-louisville-catcher-henry-davis/7932887002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the Republican support for the proposal in the Senate. Two Republicans, Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio. have co-sponsored the bill. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/09/joe-biden-wants-close-crack-powder-cocaine-sentencing-disparity/7842213002/
Politics: A previous version of this story mis-stated the timeline of the interactions between Newman and Greene. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/09/marjorie-taylor-greene-makes-transphobic-comments-fundraiser/7915979002/
June 2021
News: A photo caption on Page 1D on July 1 didn't make clear that "A Capitol Fourth" in Washington, D.C., was not a live event this year.
Social media: A previous tweet incorrectly described the events of a live video. Here is the updated version: https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1411715358218674180
Sports: An earlier version of this story listed the incorrect starting date for K-Zone. It launched on July 1, 2001. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/07/04/buster-posey-brandon-crawford-san-francisco-giants/7853260002/
News: A Wednesday story on Page 1A about using DNA analysis to identify mass casualty victims misidentified the last name of the 1,642nd victim identified in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. He was Scott Michael Johnson. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/29/surfside-condo-collapse-dna-testing-could-key-identify-victims/7790521002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect when the National Institute of Standards and Technology was founded. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/28/miami-condo-collapse-update-missing-people-florida-building/5369756001/
News: This story was updated to correct an inaccurate statement attributed to Pakistan's foreign minister. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the nation is shutting its border to refugees but did not make reference to the Taliban. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/06/27/after-us-leaves-afghanistan-pakistan-worry-taliban-take-over/5363611001/
Money: An earlier version of this story gave incorrect figures for the number of Americans working from home in May 2020 and May 2021. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/06/25/return-work-labor-day-businesses-shift-mindset-employees/5310673001/
Money: A prior version of this video misspelled the name of Priyanka Chopra Jonas. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/money/2021/06/17/rebranding-victorias-secret-says-goodbye-its-angels/7732395002/
News: John Zaia, who directs the Center for Gene Therapy at City of Hope, is leading a trial of a COVID-19 vaccine for cancer patients, which was developed by colleagues there. Existing COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and provide about 80% protection for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. An article in the June 25 edition misstated Zaia’s role and the type of bowel condition.
News: A story on page 1D in the June 25 edition misspelled the name of Evelyn Minjares-Carrillo. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/06/25/common-app-hbcu-college-application-test-score-optional/5310479001/
News: This story was updated June 22 with a reworded claim that provides a more nuanced summary of the point made in the Facebook post being fact-checked here. Other references were updated for clarity. This does not change our rating for this post, which remains False. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/06/06/fact-check-post-misleads-effectiveness-j-j-covid-19-vaccine-older-adults/7466677002/
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the margin by which Ryan Crouser bested the previous world record. He beat the record by 10 inches. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/06/18/ryan-crouser-sets-world-record-mens-shot-put-us-olympic-trials/7751068002/
News: Earlier versions of these stories overestimated the number of undocumented immigrants affected by the bill discussed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/06/15/bidens-eu-meeting-california-reopening-5-things-know-tuesday/7688088002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/06/14/vp-kamala-harris-meet-daca-recipients-amid-immigration-uncertainty/7683960002/
News: An earlier version of this story overestimated the number of "Dreamers" who could be helped by the American Dream and Promise Act. There are are more than 3 million Dreamers among 11 million undocumented Americans. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/04/14/immigration-reform-dreamers-daca-recipients-hope-stay-us/7004644002/
Entertainment: A photo caption in a previous version of this report misidentified Amanda Kloots’ sister. Her name is Anna Kloots. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/books/2021/06/14/amanda-kloots-gets-real-grief-shares-sign-late-nick-cordero/7597484002/
Travel: Germany’s entry requirements have been updated. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/05/19/covid-travel-restrictions-countries-fully-vaccinated-americans-europe/7284487002/
Travel: This story has been updated to reflect that though Celebrity Cruises has billed the Celebrity Millennium sailing as "fully vaccinated," some unvaccinated children are aboard the ship. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2021/06/10/passengers-positive-covid-after-sailing-100-vaccinated-cruise/7645511002/
News: A prior version of this story misstated the name of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/10/southern-ocean-officially-recognized-fifth-ocean-national-geographic/7645212002/
Tech: A previous version of this story did not include AT&T's latest robocall-blocking security software, ActiveArmor. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/06/05/how-stop-robocalls-iphone-android-these-apps-fight-spammers/7542584002/
Life: A story on Page 1D on June 9 incorrectly stated why a patient needed emergency surgery. It was for inflamed fibroids.
Sports: A display quote accompanying a story on the Logan Paul-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight in some editions June 4 misidentified the person who said it. The statement was made by Logan Paul.
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified the Arizona Diamondbacks' home TV network. It is Bally Sports Arizona. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2021/06/02/diamondbacks-announcer-bob-brenly-mocks-marcus-stromans-durag/7503646002/
Sports: A photo caption included in a story on Michelle Wie West in the June edition misstated the number of golf tournaments she played in 2021 before the U.S. Women’s Open. She had played in three.
May 2021
News: A previous version of this video misstated that John Warner held a position in Virginia state government. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/politics/2021/05/26/john-warner-former-virginia-senator-has-died-94-years-old/7448706002/
Sports: A column on Joe West in the May 25 edition misstated the record-setting number of games he was set to umpire in that day. It is 5,376.
News: This story has been updated to include a photo approved for use by the parent and student. A previous version included altered photos to conceal the identity of minors. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/05/23/florida-female-students-yearbook-photos-bartram-trail-high-school/5237009001/
News: This story has been updated to correct the poll's name as a Reuters/Ipsos poll. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/05/25/poll-quarter-americans-surveyed-say-trump-true-president/7426714002/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this report misidentified the Ford pickup truck seen in the series finale of "Last Man Standing." The vehicle is a 1956 F-100. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/05/21/last-man-standing-series-finale-recap-tim-allen-interview/5135396001/
News: A May 20 story on Page 3A contained an incorrect title for Ken Cooper. He is director of THT of New York, a New York state-certified firearms and security training academy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/05/19/andrew-brown-bodycam-video-police-civil-liberties-experts-weigh/5165158001/
Sports: The NHL playoff power rankings in the May 17 edition misstated the Minnesota Wild’s record against the Vegas Golden Knights this season. The Wild were 5-2-1 against the Knights, and one of the losses came in regulation. https://www.usatoday.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnhl%2F2021%2F05%2F14%2Fnhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-power-rankings%2F5016621001%2F
News: A story on Page 3A on May 18 incorrectly included Florida among the states that Joe Biden carried in the 2020 presidential election. Donald Trump won Florida. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2021/05/15/target-joe-biden-donald-trump-gop-find-hard-hurt-his-image/5042821001/
News: A prior version of this story mischaracterized part of virologist Jesse Bloom's position. He said he can’t rule out the possibility the coronavirus was either a natural occurrence or accidentally released from a lab in China. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/05/14/covid-origins-chinese-lab-leak-animals-us-scientists-want-answers/5056422001/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this report misstated when tickets for new dates on Justin Bieber's world tour go on sale. They go on sale later this month. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/07/23/justin-bieber-reveals-rescheduled-world-tour-adds-new-show-dates-2021/5497174002/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this report incorrectly characterized a previous fatal shooting at the X-clusive nightclub in Shively, Kentucky, last August. Police say Ronnie T. O'Bannon is "a person of interest" in that case. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/05/11/jack-harlow-dj-charged-louisville-nightclub-shooting/5045655001/
News: This story was updated May 11 to clarify the nature of viral shedding connected to COVID-19 and the vaccines. COVID-19 vaccinated people don't shed viral particles from the vaccine, be they live virus or spike proteins. The update does not affect the "false" rating. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/05/07/fact-check-covid-19-vaccinated-people-dont-shed-virus/4971413001/
Social media: A previous tweet misstated the origin of the confrontations in Gaza. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1391897178038095874
News: A May 7 story on Page 1A incorrectly identified the regional locations of Wake Island and Hawaii. The islands are in the North Pacific. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2021/05/06/trump-navy-secretary-kenneth-braithwaite-spent-2-3-million-travel/4860333001/
News: This article has been updated to correct information provided by the Biden administration related to preschool in Missouri and child poverty in Arizona. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/05/06/biden-using-state-specific-data-sell-child-care-education-plan/4956903001/
News: This article was updated May 5 to detail new CDC guidelines and how previous restrictions on gatherings were set on a state level, not federally. The rating was changed from "False" to "Missing context." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/04/28/fact-check-biden-didnt-say-july-fourth-celebrations-canceled/4854599001/
April 2021
Travel: An earlier version of this story misstated from where travel will be restricted. President Joe Biden's administration plans to restrict travel from India to the United States. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/04/30/india-travel-us-restrict-flights-india-due-covid-19-surge/4892115001/
News: This article has been update to reflect and link to Arizona's 2020 election data. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/05/02/cindy-mccain-arizona-2020-election-audit-ludicrous/4915508001/
Travel: A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized a study of homelessness at airports. The $400,000 study is being conducted by the Transportation Research Board. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/04/18/covid-travel-and-stress-airports-step-up-mental-health-assistance/7239029002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect that additional charges were brought against the former deputy in January 2020. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/27/accused-drug-planting-deputy-slapped-two-dozen-new-charges/4852722001/
Social media: A previous tweet of this quote misidentified the actress. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1386504898741735427
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly referenced the legality of machine guns in the United States. Machine guns registered with the ATF before 1986 can still be bought and sold with government approval. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/04/22/fact-check-post-missing-context-ar-15-rifles-and-mass-shootings/7039204002/
News: Elvis Presley received a polio vaccine in 1956 before performing on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” An April 20 article on Page 1A contained incorrect information. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2021/04/19/covid-vaccine-tracker-available-widely-hesitancy/7187382002/
News: An April 14 graphic on Page 2A, comparing a Taser X26P and a Glock 17 handgun, included incorrect weights. The Taser with cartridge and battery is 1.74 pounds. The loaded Glock is 2.02 pounds. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/04/14/daunte-wright-shooting-brooklyn-center-minnesota-taser-accidental-discharge-firearm-mistake/7201753002/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the name and age of 50-year-old Jasvinder Kaur based on information provided by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/16/deadly-indianapolis-fedex-shooting-what-we-know-suspect-victims/7250410002/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the FedEx facility where the shooting took place on Thursday night. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/15/fedex-shooting-indianapolis-international-airport-police/7249620002/
Sports: A previous version of this story mischaracterized new revenue generated since Deion Sanders arrived at Jackson State. The school’s athletic department has generated the equivalency of $185 million in advertising and exposure, a university spokeswoman said. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2021/04/17/deion-sanders-star-power-paying-off-jackson-state-football/7266362002/
Social media: An earlier version of this social card contained an error based on information provided by the Indianapolis police. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNx4fxisroI/ https://www.facebook.com/usatoday/posts/10159375864285667 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1383507602336718853
News: An earlier version of The Short List misidentified the race of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/04/15/adam-toledo-video-derek-chauvin-russian-sanctions-kim-potter-court-its-thursdays-news/7237902002/
News: An earlier version of this story misreported the placement of Derek Chauvin's hands as he kneeled on George Floyd. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/29/george-floyd-video-chauvin-trial-jurors-watch-9-minute-cellphone-video-his-death/7046237002/
Life: The author of a review of Fox News' "Gutfeld!" was misidentified on April 14. Bill Keveney wrote the review.
Opinion: A prior version of this column misstated where former police officer Derek Chauvin's hand was. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/04/13/how-view-george-floyds-drug-addiction-column/7199523002/
News: A prior version of this story misstated the name of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/04/13/us-navy-marines-white-supremacy-discharged/4566463001/
Travel: An earlier version of this story listed an incorrect location for The Grove Resort & Water Park, which is in Winter Garden, Florida. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2021/04/11/floridas-best-water-parks-margaritaville-tradewinds-grove/7160444002/
News: This story was updated to reflect that Brazil was the second nation to have 4,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/04/07/brazil-covid-19-deaths-exceed-4-000-daily-variant-rages/7125324002/
News: A story on Page 3D on April 8 incorrectly described the experience of Lindsay Fox, who worked in an emergency room in Newark, New Jersey. She saw as many as 100 COVID-19 positive patients in a shift, and a refrigerated truck full of dead bodies. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/07/hillsboro-new-mexico-covid-19-vaccine-community-comes-together/7121695002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story included a UNLV opponent and score from a previous season. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/ncaab/2021/04/03/final-four-how-perfect-teams-have-fared-tournament-since-1976/4834970001/
Sports: This story has been updated to correct the age of UNC Greensboro coach Wes Miller. He is 38. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/04/01/north-carolina-basketball-tar-heels-roy-williams-coach-candidates/4836387001/
Entertainment: A prior version of this video misidentified the cause of the heart attack of rapper DM. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/music/2021/04/04/dmx-hospital-after-suffering-heart-attack/7082763002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the years Jordan Burroughs won world titles. He won in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/04/03/olympic-wrestler-jordan-burroughs-fails-make-us-team-tokyo/7080854002/
March 2021
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Shaka Smart's record as the men's basketball coach at Texas. He was 109-86. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/03/26/shaka-smart-marquette-basketball-coach/7013415002/
News: Since December, the U.S. has bought 200 million more doses each of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. The Trump administration ordered 100 million each in December, and the Biden administration another 100 million each in February. An article in the March 26 edition contained incorrect information.
Sports: A story about Jerry Jones and the National Medal of Honor Museum and Leadership Institute in the March 25 edition incorrectly stated the number of years that have passed since the first Medal of Honor was bestowed. It has been 158 years. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2021/03/25/cowboys-jerry-jones-national-medal-honor-museum-giving-20-million/6986461002/
News: This story has been updated to correct the name of the school where F. King Alexander was president prior to his tenure at LSU. He worked at California State University, Long Beach. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2021/03/23/oregon-state-university-president-alexander-resigns-amid-lsu-scandal/6965847002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect White House press secretary Jen Psaki's mention on Wednesday of potential executive actions related to gun control. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/24/gun-control-where-president-biden-stands-legislation-executive-orders/6989667002/
News: A prior version misstated time of police arrival and reported shooting of officer in Boulder, Colorado. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/03/23/boulder-shootings-10-killed-suspect-surrenders/6963259002/
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled Tralona Bartkowiak's first name. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/23/boulder-shooting-victims-colorado-identified-eric-talley/6964265002/
News: Marty Walsh is the first union member to head the Department of Labor in nearly 50 years. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/03/05/tracking-the-confirmations-of-bidens-cabinet-members/4557215001/
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled Thao Nguyen's name and where she resided during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/03/20/covid-19-college-student-newspapers-coronavirus/4503367001/
News: We clarified the Biden administration's timeline for its goal of 100 million doses in the first section of this article on March 19. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/03/12/when-will-everyone-be-vaccinated-for-covid-19-when-will-we-reach-us-herd-immunity-projection/6840512002/
Travel: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized California Attractions and Parks Association’s recommendations to mitigate the effects of shouting on theme park rides. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/03/16/covid-and-theme-parks-try-not-scream-rides-group-advises/4720336001/
Sports: A story on the Drew family and the NCAA Tournament in the March 17 edition misstated the year Bryce Drew hit The Shot for Valparaiso. It was 1998. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/03/15/scott-drew-bryce-drew-baylor-grand-canyon-ncaa-tournament/4697397001/
Social media: Previous posts incorrectly stated the new tax filing deadline date. The Internal Revenue Service has pushed the deadline to May 17. https://www.facebook.com/usatoday/posts/10159299124870667 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1372334587192471553
News: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is the first Native American to serve as a presidential Cabinet secretary. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/15/deb-haaland-confirmed-becomes-first-native-american-cabinet/4700097001/
Sports: A previous version of this story misstated North Carolina's last NCAA Tournament appearance. The Tar Heels last appeared in the tournament in 2019. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/tourney/2021/03/14/march-madness-ncaa-tournament-bracket-analysis-south-region/4678604001/
News: A story that ran in Jan. 11 editions incorrectly quoted President Donald Trump during a conversation with a Georgia official based on incorrect information provided to USA TODAY. A subsequent recording of the call published by The Wall Street Journal shows Trump asked the official to look for "dishonesty." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/09/trump-phone-call-pressured-georgia-election-investigator/6610212002/
Travel: A previous version of this photo gallery had incorrect information about the height of Vermont's Decker Towers. The Burlington building is 11 floors and 124 feet tall. https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/news/2021/03/11/tallest-building-in-every-state/115502164/
News: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is a co-sponsor of the bill to extend the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/12/bipartisan-group-lawmakers-scramble-extend-payroll-protection-program/4665435001/
Sports: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the announcer who made racist comments during a girls high school basketball game between Norman (Oklahoma) and Midwest City. The announcer was Matt Rowan. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2021/03/12/announcer-directs-racist-comments-toward-norman-girls-basketball-kneeling-during-national-anthem/4666770001/
Sports: The location of the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship in the tournament scores was misidentified in the March 8 and March 9 editions. It was held in Ocala, Florida.
Sports: A photo caption in the March 1 edition accompanying an LPGA story misidentified the Korda sister celebrating with tournament winner Nelly Korda. The sibling was Jessica Korda.
Social media: A previous version of this graphic underrepresented the number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered. https://www.facebook.com/usatoday/photos/10159261339295667 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1366927557090770945 https://www.instagram.com/p/CL8E3hiLt3H/
News: An earlier version of this story from The Associated Press incorrectly reported that the shooting victim had died. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/01/arkansas-school-shooting-student-killed-pine-bluff/6878759002/
Money: This story has been updated to reflect that this is the first time Reese's has offered a peanut butter cup without chocolate. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/03/02/reeses-peanut-butter-cups-without-chocolate-back-hershey-company/6884001002/
February 2021
News: A Feb. 24 photo on Page 1A showed a COVID-19 mobile testing clinic by the Community-University Health Care Center in Minneapolis in September. The caption incorrectly described the type of clinic.
News: This story has been updated to reflect the correct number of terrorists involved in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks who entered the U.S. on a student visa; it was only one. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/02/20/dhs-ice-sued-over-international-students-enter-us/4493742001/
News: This story has been updated to correct the years that Newsmax and OANN launched. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/21/paleologos-poll-newsmax-and-oann-out-foxing-fox/4533848001/
Sports: A previous tweet incorrectly identified the team for which David Ayres played. https://twitter.com/usatodaysports/status/1363884866618732545
News: A Page 1A story on Feb. 15 incorrectly described Sen. Bernie Sanders’ political affiliation. He is a registered independent who caucuses with Democrats.
Money: An earlier version of this story misidentified one of the online brokerage firms that restricted the buying and selling of stocks. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/02/18/gamestop-hearing-robinhood-reddit-ceos-testify-before-congress/6770118002/
Sports: A previous version of this story misstated Garrett Reid’s age when he passed away. He was 29. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2021/02/07/britt-reid-son-chiefs-coach-andy-reid-miss-super-bowl-2021/4425667001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2021/02/11/britt-reid-no-longer-employed-chiefs-reports-nfl-investigating/6721965002/
Sports: A story on Jordan Spieth in some Feb. 11 editions misstated his third-round score in the Phoenix Open. He shot 10-under 61.
News: Some Feb. 10 editions misidentified the political affiliation of Kevin Madden, an independent political strategist and former adviser to Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, in a story on Page 1A.
Sports: A story on NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin in Tuesday’s edition misstated his car number. He drives the No. 11 car. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2021/02/08/nascar-denny-hamlin-seeks-daytona-500-winning-history/115441624/
News: A previous version of this story gave the incorrect state for Rep. Rosa DeLauro. DeLauro represents Connecticut’s 3rd District. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/08/covid-19-relief-democrats-propose-3-600-per-child-tax-credit/4434504001/
Sports: A story in the Feb. 5 edition about fans who have been to every Super Bowl misstated the Super Bowl in which Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith coached against each other. It was Super Bowl 41. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/02/02/super-bowl-2021-five-fans-attend-55th-consecutive-game/6657265002/
News: The Missouri item in the 50 States roundup of the Feb. 4 edition included an incorrect city. Kansas City's mayor, Quinton Lucas, is seeking to ensure that Black and Hispanic residents have equal opportunities to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Sports: A previous version of this story mischaracterized the nature of Francesca Jones' scholarship with the LTA. The support she receives benefits Jones and her current coaching team. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/aus/2021/02/08/australian-open-debut-francesca-jones/4420665001/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story misidentified a 2018 film titled “The Nightingale.” The adaptation of Kristin Hannah's book of the same name has not yet been released. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2021/02/02/the-four-winds-review-kristin-hannahs-epic-dust-bowl-era-novel/4345865001/
Sports: An earlier version of this story included a photo that was not of Martellus Bennett. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2021/02/04/martellus-bennett-shares-dark-important-thoughts-nfl-life/4370498001/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story misstated the timing of Fox News' segment debunking election-fraud claims involving Dominion Voting Systems machines. The network aired its segment about Dominion in November, before the company wrote a letter raising the prospect of legal action against those making or providing a platform for what it claims are defamatory statements. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/02/02/newsmax-anchor-walks-out-after-my-pillow-ceo-mike-lindell-rant/4363781001/
Travel: A federal magistrate has not granted permission for Jenny Cudd to leave the country, as indicated in a previous version of this story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/02/02/capitol-rioter-wants-go-mexican-vacation-and-court-lets-her/4358889001/
January 2021
Entertainment: A previous version of this report incorrectly characterized the status of Rod Stewart’s plea deal. Defense lawyers say the details of the deal have been worked out, and prosecutors confirm negotiations are ongoing. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/01/29/rod-stewart-avoids-trial-reaches-plea-deal-florida-altercation/4316404001/
News: This story has been updated to reflect a change to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official shade of red. The rating has been changed to Missing Context. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/01/27/fact-check-super-bowl-lv-chiefs-bucs-logos-same-primary-pantone-color/4276067001/
Travel: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized President Joe Biden’s action on rescinding the Muslim travel ban. It was a presidential proclamation. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/01/21/biden-executive-order-ends-muslim-travel-ban-donald-trump/4240420001/
News: This story has been updated to clarify that the satirical event flyer was emailed to a law student listserv on Jan. 25. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/01/27/fact-check-flyer-calling-capitol-riot-stanford-event-satire/4267449001/
Sports: An earlier version of this story misstated the team for which Leslie Frazier works. He is the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2021/01/27/houston-texans-hire-ravens-assistant-david-culley-head-coach/4288346001/
Tech: A prior version of this story misspelled Mei of “Turning Red.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2021/01/11/here-all-new-pixar-projects-coming-disney-plus/6625409002/
Sports: Earlier tweets shared reporting about the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others. It was our intent to share new reporting around the day's timeline. Our tweets came with no warning or context. We took down those tweets and regret the insensitivity of the content. https://twitter.com/usatodaysports/status/1354133575050944512
Sports: A previous version of the headline and this story misstated the Mets offer to Trevor Bauer. The offer would approach Gerrit Cole's $36 million average value on his nine-year, $324 million contract signed a year ago. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/mets/2021/01/26/trevor-bauer-mets-offer-contract/4258036001/
Video: An earlier version of this video misstated the terms of Biden's executive order, which formalizes an international COVID-19 travel testing requirement and recommends international travelers quarantine upon arrival in the U.S. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/travel/news/2021/01/25/president-biden-expected-reinstate-covid-19-travel-restrictions/6698470002/
Travel: An earlier version of this story misstated the terms of one of President Joe Biden’s executive orders, which formalizes an international COVID-19 travel testing requirement and recommends international travelers quarantine upon arrival in the U.S. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/01/24/joe-biden-covid-19-travel-restrictions-non-us-travelers/6695664002/
Sports: A column in the Jan. 18 editions about Colin Kaepernick and Martin Luther King Jr. referred to support that King showed Tommie Smith and John Carlos. It should have noted that according to news reports, Carlos met with King in early 1968 to discuss nonviolent protest. King was assassinated before the Olympics were held in Mexico City.
News: A prior version of this story misstated which company acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/16/nasa-fires-moon-rocket-test-but-engines-shut-down-early/4193701001/
News: This version corrects time of C-Span report of rioters inside Statuary Hall to 2:33. It also corrects the content of a Dec. 19 tweet from the president: "Be there, will be wild!" https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/01/06/dc-protests-capitol-riot-trump-supporters-electoral-college-stolen-election/6568305002/
News: A previous version of the headline misstated the number of known COVID-19 cases among primates. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/12/covid-gorillas-test-positive-san-diego-zoo-safari-park-california/6635869002/
Instagram: Federal authorities said Friday that there is "no direct evidence of kill and capture teams" among the Capitol rioters, walking back claims outlined in court documents that attackers sought to apprehend and "assassinate elected officials." This post has been updated to clarify the allegation. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFFJC8srZt/
News: Due to a change in CDC reporting, this page temporarily displayed the number of total vaccine doses administered as a share of population, instead of the number of first doses administered. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/01/14/covid-vaccine-distribution-by-state-how-many-covid-vaccines-have-been-given-in-us-how-many-people/6599531002/
Money: A story in some Jan. 12 editions misidentified the company targeted for acquisition by Staples. The target company is Office Depot.
News: Data language on this page has been updated. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/11/10/covid-updates-iowa-schools-coronavirus-school-districts/5893590002/
Golfweek: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Phil Mickelson won the event at Tucson National. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/01/13/phil-mickelson-amateur-pga-tour-win-1991/
News: In stories that ran Jan. 13 on 4A and 1D, the status of a Capitol Police officer was incorrect. No Capitol Police officers had been arrested. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, corrected his statement. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2021/01/13/capitol-riot-law-enforcement-failure-analysis/6601142002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/12/2-capitol-police-suspended-10-under-investigation-after-capitol-riot/6639735002/
News: An earlier version of this article listed the wrong state for Rocky Mount, Virginia. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/01/10/capitol-riot-live-updates-online-planning-more-arrests-made-videos/6614783002/
News: This version corrects time of C-Span report of rioters inside Statuary Hall to 2:33. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/01/06/dc-protests-capitol-riot-trump-supporters-electoral-college-stolen-election/6568305002/
News: A story on 1D in print editions on Jan. 6 misspelled the last name of Denison University student Davis Kleen. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/01/04/colleges-offer-classes-covid-prompts-longer-winter-break/4126710001/
News: In a previous version of this story, Brad Rukstales' residence was misstated. He lives in Illinois. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/01/07/capitol-mob-drew-trump-fans-qanon-shaman-fireman-jake-angeli-arrest/6585339002/
Travel: A Jan. 11 story on Page 6D about crowded Brazilian beaches amid the coronavirus pandemic had an incorrect byline. Mauricio Savarese and Diane Jeantet of The Associated Press reported and wrote the story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/01/08/brazilians-packed-beaches-over-holidays-covid-deaths-hit-200-000/6592970002/
Sports: A previous version of this story included incorrect information about the first female to work in a CBS broadcast booth for an NFL game. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/01/10/nfl-playoff-game-nickelodeon-features-new-orleans-saints-vs-bears/6608939002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misidentified UPS as the service delaying one company's deliveries. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/02/small-businesses-holiday-shipping-deals-usps-fedex-ups/4087597001/
Entertainment: Tanya Roberts, who starred in the 1985 James Bond film "A View to A Kill," as well as classic TV series "Charlie's Angels" and "That '70s Show," has been hospitalized, according to her publicist Mike Pingel, who had incorrectly confirmed the actress' death Sunday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/01/03/tanya-roberts-dies-bond-charlies-angels-70-s-show-star/4123788001/
News: This Facebook post has been edited to remove language that does not meet our standards. https://www.facebook.com/usatoday
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