Corrections & Clarifications 2022
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August
Sports: A prior version of this story misidentified Bart Brown. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2022/08/29/man-played-chicken-with-cougar-won-olympic-national-park/50655551/ https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/08/man-has-death-stare-with-a-cougar-in-olympic-national-park
Entertainment: A previous version of this report mischaracterized the allegations against Win Butler of Arcade Fire. The musician is accused of sexual assault by one person and sexual misconduct by three others. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/08/28/arcade-fire-win-butler-accused-sexual-assault/7924912001/
Entertainment: A previous version of the list incorrectly identified the winner of MTV’s video for good award. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/29/mtv-vmas-2022-complete-winners-list/7880766001/
News: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect date for the music festival. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/08/27/mistaken-mass-shooting-attempt-washington-gorge-amphitheater/7896191001/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story misstated the status of Anne Heche's remains. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/08/23/anne-heche-cremated-mausoleum-hollywood-forever-cemetery-car-crash/7880101001/
News: The name of Kathy Alsegaf, Deloitte Global Chief Sustainability Officer, was misspelled in two instances in the original version of this article. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/08/23/climate-change-millenials-gen-z-fight/10328761002/
Entertainment: An item on page 2D in the Aug. 22 edition should have identified former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2012.
Entertainment: A previous version of this story misstated the attribution for the definition of cardiophobia. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/08/21/ireland-baldwin-gets-blond-buzz-cut/7861090001/
News: A 1A article on Aug. 19 about gun advertisements mischaracterized which 1960s riots Josh Sugarmann, executive director of the Violence Policy Center, was referring to. He was speaking of protests after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2022/08/18/gun-advertisement-marketing-crackdown-federal-trade-commission/10301417002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story misidentified the Savannah Bananas team former Boston Red Sox star Bill Lee was playing with. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/redsox/2022/08/19/bill-spaceman-lee-collapses-savannah-bananas-game/7850483001/
Travel: A previous version of this video misstated the number of projected residences on board. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/travel/2022/08/17/cruise-lifetime-luxury-residential-ship/10350685002/
Instagram: An earlier version of the South Dakota hospitals with obstetrics graphic mislocated the town of Yankton. The corrected version can be found in the story through our link in bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSL-IvLcrN/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named the organization Harriet Hageman founded. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/16/who-is-harriet-hageman-wyoming-primary/10335906002/
News: A prior version of this story misstated Tashika Griffith’s title. She is the provost of St. Petersburg College's Clearwater campus. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/08/17/busses-community-college-degrees-back-to-school/10306813002/
News: A prior version of this story misspelled the name of the co-pilot who died. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/31/north-carolina-pilot-dead-plane-emergency-landing/10196357002/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named the organization Harriet Hageman founded. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/16/who-is-harriet-hageman-wyoming-primary/10335906002/
Tech: An earlier version of this story misstated how text messages appear on Apple iPhones. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2022/08/13/google-apple-iphone-android-text-messaging/10317487002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes during a surge of cases lasting from late 2020 to early 2021. There were 71,000. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2022/08/04/nursing-home-jobs-workers-quit-pay-covid-outbreaks/10219487002/
Money: A story in the Aug. 2 editions misstated that Geisha Williams, former CEO of PG&E, was the only Latina CEO in the Fortune 500. Cheryl Miller, former CEO of AutoNation from 2019 to 2020 who was born in Puerto Rico, is also Hispanic. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/08/02/hispanic-latina-business-demographics-executive/10157271002/
July
News: An earlier version of this video incorrectly stated the CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2022/08/02/biden-signs-chips-act-effort-create-more-us-jobs-grow-economy/10218280002/
Life: An earlier version of this Instagram post misidentified Georgie Muñoz’s location and misspelled the name of Elyse Myers. https://www.instagram.com/p/CguXrBNL4g2/?hl=en
Sports: A photo accompanying a column on LIV Golf in July 27 editions misidentified the main golfer. He was Pat Perez.
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the year of Nicholas Sandmann's confrontation with Nathan Phillips. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/27/nick-sandmann-libel-lawsuit-dismissed-gannett/10166183002/
Entertainment: An obituary for “Leave It to Beaver” actor Tony Dow was published in error. Dow’s representatives initially confirmed his death to USA TODAY by email after sharing the news in a Facebook post that has since been deleted. USA TODAY has reached out to his representatives for more information. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/07/26/tony-dow-death-leave-it-to-beaver-wally-cleaver/10153777002/
Life: A previous version of this story incorrectly said women generally have less body fat than men. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/07/22/how-long-weed-stay-in-system/10034138002/
News: This story has been updated to correctly identify the House Jan. 6 committee's chair, Rep. Bennie Thompson. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/22/jan-6-hearings-what-we-learned-start-finish/10094996002/
News: An earlier version of the story misstated the number of sponsors for legislation to expand the Supreme Court. There are three sponsors in the Senate and 59 in the House. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/23/supreme-court-reform-packing-expansion-midterm-eleciton/10107106002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated the year Judge Leo Strine required the completion of Tyson's stalled deal. The year was 2001. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/07/18/twitter-elon-musk-complaint-similar-court-cases/10072307002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated the name of the firm B. Riley Securities. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2022/06/29/bed-bath-beyond-going-out-business-or-not/7772170001/
Life: An earlier version of this report included an outdated affiliation for Angela Kimball. She is senior vice president for advocacy and policy at Inseparable. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/07/15/new-988-mental-health-hotline-vital-but-more-support-needed/10058544002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story listed the incorrect date for the MLB draft. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/draft/2022/07/17/mlb-draft-2022-order-time-tv-live-stream-info-first-round/10048017002/
News: In a 1A article about an Ohio rape case, Gerson Fuentes’ name was misspelled in some editions July 14. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/13/man-arrested-rape-ohio-girl-pregnant-indiana-abortion/10049383002/
News: A July 12 article on 1A misstated which president nominated Justice Anthony Kennedy to the Supreme Court. It was President Ronald Reagan. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/11/supreme-court-2024-election-north-carolina-independent-state-legislature/7819227001/
News: This story has been updated to correct a misspelling of Gerson Fuentes’ name. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/13/man-arrested-rape-ohio-girl-pregnant-indiana-abortion/10049383002/
News: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect length for the stone. It is 13 feet long. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/12/researchers-excavating-arthurs-stone-monument-linked-king-arthur/10039687002/
News: An article July 6 on Page 1A about pancreatic cancer contained inaccurate information. Pancreatic cancer is poised to pass colon cancer as the second deadliest tumor type. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/07/06/doctors-hope-treatments-pancreatic-cancerfdg-g/7538295001/
News: A previous version of this story misstated the timing of Eid al-Fitr. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/07/07/when-is-eid-al-adha-2022/7758936001/
News: A previous version of this story included an incorrect ratio for water to sugar in hummingbird food. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/07/08/how-to-make-hummingbird-food/7826272001/
News: This story was updated July 7 and the rating changed from Partly false to Missing context. A prior version of this story failed to address a statement that reportedly originated from a private Instagram account, which USA TODAY has been unable to independently confirm. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/01/26/fact-check-man-covid-19-vaccine-video-not-nyt-editor/6539108001/
News: A July 5 story on Page 1A about Henry Kissinger misstated the year of President Richard Nixon’s resignation. It was in 1974.
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the faculty co-director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA. He is Ahilan Arulanantham. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/01/biden-supreme-court-remain-mexico-title-42/7777467001/
Travel: A previous version of this story misidentified the person who spoke about Tiana's full-circle moment. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2022/07/01/princess-and-frog-splash-mountain-disney/7777552001/
News: A previous version of this headline and story cited a report about the girl's injuries that has since been retracted. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/01/shark-attack-seriously-injures-teen-near-keaton-beach-florida/7787819001/
Money: Josh Pappas is a spokesperson for Superior Fireworks. His job title was incorrect in a previous version of this article. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/06/30/july-fourth-fireworks-shortage-expensive/7757668001/?asdf
June
Money: An earlier version of this article misstated the relationship between Pocket.watch and Ryan's World. They have been affiliated since 2017. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/media/2022/06/24/youtube-bipoc-creators-diversity-children/7660616001/
News: A tweet misstates the location of Oxford High School. It is in Oxford, Michigan. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1541818489597485060
News: This story has been updated to correct a misspelling of Diane Webb's name. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/06/25/jan-6-committee-hearings-why-americans-watch/7614308001/
News: A previous version of this video's description misstated the type of law the Supreme Court overturned. The Supreme Court's conservative majority voted 6-3 against New York's "proper cause" gun law, which limited concealed carry ability in the state. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/23/supreme-court-gun-control-ruling-reaction/7716735001/
Money: A previous version of this story included an incorrect reference to the person who flew into space in the Blue Origin rocket. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/06/20/richest-person-in-the-world/7664786001/
Sports: A previous version of this story had an incorrect year for the Hell in a Cell match. It was 1998. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2022/06/20/former-wwe-referees-tim-white-david-hebner-pass-away/7680636001/
Money: A previous version of this story contained incorrect information about the status of the home. The property is currently for sale. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/06/11/ohio-castle-sells-millions-less-than-cost/7483625001/
News: An earlier version of this video incorrectly stated whom former White House attorney Eric Herschmann was speaking to. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ce4f7Y2Oels/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sports: This story has been updated with additional context about the Cohen v. Brown University settlement agreement. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/2022/06/13/historical-impact-title-ix-50th-anniversary/7501591001/
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is Caroline Susie. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/06/08/daily-calorie-intake-guidelines/7534147001/
News: A previous version of this "5 Things" podcast episode misstated the title of Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/07/black-birders-push-diversity-diabetes-drug-fights-obesity-5-things-podcast/7542634001/
News: This story has been updated after authorities say they initially reported an incorrect age for the boy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/07/missing-4-year-old-montana-found/7542214001/
News: A previous headline on this story misstated what was shown in the edited police body camera video released to the Arizona Republic of the USA TODAY Network. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/06/tempe-arizona-lake-sean-bickings-drowning-police-officers/7539811001/
News: On June 3, a Page 4A story about reclaiming the word “queer” misspelled the last name of Andrés Oswill. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/03/queer-lgbtq-history-pride-month/9885404002/
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the site of East Carolina's victory against Virginia. The game was played in Greenville, N.C. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2022/06/04/mayhue-moylan-help-ecu-beat-virginia-4-2-in-regional-semis/50329321/
News: A previous version of this story cited an incorrect report of the woman's injures. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/01/woman-bison-yellowstone-attack/7466132001/
May
News: A previous subheadline in this story misstated that the Uvalde school district police chief wouldn’t be sworn into his elected City Council seat. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/05/31/uvalde-funerals-texas-school-shooting-updates/9999526002/
News: A prior version of this article misstated Sandy Hook Promise’s mission. The group advocates for safe gun ownership and gun safety. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/05/28/can-school-shootings-change-gun-laws/9967012002/
News: A May 27 story on Page 4A incorrectly stated the location of Green Level High School. It is in North Carolina. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/05/26/students-protest-gun-laws-across-us-after-texas-shooting/9946548002/
Entertainment: Britain's Crown Prosecution Service updated its news release to note that it has authorized criminal charges against Kevin Spacey. He cannot be formally charged until he sets foot in England or Wales. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/05/26/kevin-spacey-charged-sexual-assault-england-against-3-men/9941523002/
Podcast: A previous version of this episode mentioned the wrong date that an asteroid is passing by Earth. It is passing by on May 27. https://art19.com/shows/5-things/episodes/4b5fc965-4672-45b5-afcb-6f44fc9e4076
Sports: This story has been updated to clarify who questioned Deshaun Watson during his deposition. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/browns/2022/05/17/deshaun-watson-testified-massage-ended-tears/9809866002/
News: A May 20 story on Page 2A about monkeypox cases misstated the investigators of the United Kingdom outbreak. U.K. health authorities have established an incident team. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/05/18/monkeypox-virus-cases-outbreak-what-we-know/9832378002/
Money: A May 18 story on Page 1B about plus-size beachgoers facing extra scrutiny had a misattributed quote. The comments attributed to Lisa Thake should have been attributed to Tara Allison, creator of the TikTok account “Fat Girl Fit.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2022/05/17/fat-travel-beach-plus-size/9750681002/
Opinion: This column has been updated to reflect that the SHINE for Autumn Act has already been introduced in the Senate. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2022/05/20/women-america-stillbirth-rates/9768577002/
Opinion: An earlier version of this article incorrectly said Mississippi Solicitor General Scott Stewart "brought" Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to the Supreme Court. Mississippi brought its case to the Supreme Court in June 2020. Stewart became solicitor general in 2021 and argued Dobbs before the Supreme Court in December. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2022/05/19/scotus-abortion-ruling-draft-conservative-lawyers/9753676002/
Opinion: The prior version of this column misspelled the names of Dr. John Raible and George Floyd. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/05/15/buffalo-shooting-how-help-black-brown-people/9787086002/
Sports: The date of the Isiah Kiner-Falefa trade and the team involved with the Yankees were misstated in some May 19 editions. The trade was in March and involved the Twins. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/gabe-lacques/2022/05/18/new-york-yankees-record-al-east-aaron-judge/9820430002/
Sports: A caption accompanying a story on U.S. Soccer’s landmark equal pay deals misidentified the team shown in the photo in some May 19 editions. It was of the USWNT players.
News: This video has been updated because it did not follow AP style. The suspect is 18 years old. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2022/05/15/mass-shooting-suspect-appears-buffalo-court/9783519002/
Sports: An earlier version of this story incorrectly described the Georgia law pertaining to large vehicles traveling in left lanes. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/lacrosse/2022/05/12/georgia-sheriff-deputies-search-delaware-state-hbcu-lacrosse-team/9739592002/
Travel: An earlier version of the story misidentified the model of Boeing aircraft first in line for charging ports in seats. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/05/12/southwest-airlines-flight-new-changes/9742943002/
Sports: A previous version of this story misidentified Bob Baffert's barn at Churchill Downs in previous years. It is Barn 33. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2022/05/03/kentucky-derby-ban-bob-baffert-churchill-downs/9622605002/
News: This story was updated May 2 to correct a quote and paraphrase describing the structure of watermelon plants. These updates do not affect the rating for this item. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/04/26/fact-check-false-claim-male-and-female-watermelons/7366708001/
News: A previous version of this video included footage that does not align with USA Today’s standards. It has since been updated. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2022/05/01/meteorology-students-die-car-crash-after-chasing-tornadoes/9607673002/
Opinion: This column has been updated to correct the number of Dartmouth students who died by suicide. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/05/02/mental-health-colleges-universities/9579632002/
April
Money: An earlier version of this story inadvertently mischaracterized the direction of the gross domestic product. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/04/28/us-economy-growth-first-quarter/9562730002/
News: On page 1A on April 27, a photo accompanying a story about election laws potentially creating barriers for people with disabilities misidentified the person addressing the crowd. Her name is Dori Tempio. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/25/voters-disabilities-new-voting-restrictions-new-election-laws-voter-rights/7282276001/
News: Author Susan Meyers resides in California. A previous version of this story incorrectly identified her location. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/04/26/florida-banned-books-everywhere-babies/7414444001/
News: An April 22 item on Atchison, Kansas, in the 50 States report on page 4B mischaracterized the Lockheed Electra 10-E that is the centerpiece of the new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum. The plane is identical to the plane Earhart piloted on her flight around the world. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/50-states/2022/04/22/lion-man-garden-state-bud-amelia-earhart-news-around-states/50125535/
News: This story has been removed from our platforms because it does not meet our standards. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/22/medical-students-and-doctors-worry-they-can-no-longer-give-abortions/7357015001/
News: An April 20 item in the 50 States report on Page 3B incorrectly spelled Binghamton, New York. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/50-states/2022/04/20/queen-prairie-sports-bubble-bursts-reactor-overhaul-news-around-states/50112783/
Sports: A previous version of this column misstated the timing of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. They were enacted in 1964 and 1965. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/04/14/jackie-robinson-75th-anniversary-hollow-mlbs-lack-progress/7315927001/
News: A previous version of this story misidentified the World Wildlife Fund. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/04/22/species-saved-from-extinction-gorilla-fox-crocodile/7371683001/
Sports: A previous version of this story included an inaccurate team with the No. 1 pick. It is the Atlanta Dream. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2022/04/11/wnba-draft-2022-live-stream-tv-start-time-how-watch/6988357001/
News: An April 8 story on page 3A about the failures of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic incorrectly characterized Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s actions in a review of Trilogy Health Services’ reported COVID-19 deaths and billing records. Rokita said in a statement that his office is independently reviewing the records of Trilogy and other health systems. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2022/04/08/nursing-home-owners-congress-investigation-covid-deaths/9497725002/?gnt-cfr=1
News: A story on 1A in the April 6 paper incorrectly tallied the number of times the government has extended the student loan payment freeze. President Joe Biden this week authorized the seventh extension, the Department of Education said. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/04/05/student-loans-biden-payment-pause-forgiveness/6991986001/
News: This story has been updated to reflect onsite adoption events of healthy dogs with Miami-Dade County Animal Services continued after the suspension of other services. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/05/cirdc-outbreak-dog-disease/7198451001/
March
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified individuals in a photo caption as Muwekma Ohlone tribal members. The individuals in the photograph are descendants of the KaKoon Ta Ruk tribe. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/31/california-san-francisco-muwekma-ohlone-tribe/7226103001/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the age of the shooting suspect. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/31/tanglewood-shooting-south-carolina-school/7235247001/
News: This story was updated March 31 to more accurately explain the nature of a post on this topic by Larissa Doroshenko, an academic specializing in disinformation. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/03/22/fact-check-russian-news-programs-broadcast-live-experts-say/7118326001/
News: The last name of Cheri Hoeger, USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honoree from Idaho, was misspelled on Page 4A on March 29. https://www.usatoday.com/storytelling/grid/women-of-the-year-2022/
News: A previous version of this article include an incorrect date for Dairy Queen Free Cone Day. It was March 21. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/03/28/oscars-biden-budget-jan-6-committee-5-things-know-monday/7175430001/
Sports: Bob Nightengale’s Leading Off column in the March 16-22 issue contained some inaccuracies that were clarified in Major League Baseball’s schedule release after Sports Weekly went to press. In 2022, each major league team will play each of its division opponents 19 times. All clubs will play 76 divisional games and 66 games against other league opponents. All clubs will also play 16 interleague games plus four prime rival games.
Social media: A previous version of our No. 1 seeds graphic included an error. Arizona is the No. 1 seed in the South Region. https://www.instagram.com/p/CbESK7bNPzd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbEUegZos1t/
Opinion: The text for this column was amended to more clearly identify the three survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2022/03/11/ukraine-when-address-black-refugees/9429923002/
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of a London-based Swiss business journalist. Her name is Martina Fuchs. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/03/01/ukraine-russia-europe-neutral/6972746001/
February
News: This story has been updated to reflect the correct age and spelling of Sofia Demianchuk. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/02/24/ukrainian-americans-russia-invasion/6922079001/
News: This story has been updated to reflect the specific grade levels referenced in the legislation by Florida Republicans that would ban the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/02/09/biden-florida-desantis-dont-say-gay-bill/6718517001/
News: A previous version of this article misstated the month President Joe Biden sent medical teams to hospitals grappling with COVID-19. It was January. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/02/09/covid-national-guard-nursing-homes/6658291001/
News: A previous version of this story misstated the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s position on the COMPETES Act. The Chamber does not support the overall bill, but supports the legislation’s CHIPS component. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/02/04/house-passes-america-competes-act-aimed-competing-china/6641085001/
Money and Entertainment: Previous versions of these stories incorrectly characterized people who signed a letter sent to Spotify asking the service to remove "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/01/24/neil-young-wants-spotify-remove-music-vaccine-misinformation-joe-rogan/9205823002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/01/29/spotify-joni-mitchell-remove-music-neil-young-vaccine-misinformation/9267962002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/02/01/graham-nash-india-aire-join-neil-young-spotify-joe-rogan-protest/9305959002/
Sports: A previous version of this story misstated Liberated Brands involvement with Spyder and Volcom. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2022/02/04/usa-snowboarders-skiers-new-look-volcom-spyder/9303618002/
Sports: In some Feb. 3 editions, the 1A column about Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL incorrectly stated Jeremi Duru’s title. He is a professor of law at American University. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2022/02/02/brian-flores-lawsuit-nfl-black-coaches-hiring-rooney-rule/9316824002/
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Sports: A previous version of this story misstated Abby Roque's historical significance for the U.S. Olympic program. She is the first Indigenous player to suit up for the U.S. Olympics women's hockey team. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/beijing/2022/01/31/abby-roque-winter-beijing-olympics-indigenous/9206490002/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the officers who were put on administrative leave and the supervising officer who retired. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/30/lauren-smith-fields-brenda-rawls-bridgeport-connecticut-police/9280426002/
Opinion: A prior version of this column misspelled the name of Dee Tum-Monge of the National LGBTQ Task Force. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/19/pronouns-gender-transgender-identity-language/6532663001/
News: This story has been updated to reflect that the U.S. Army Reserve was not deployed to search the area for victims of the bridge collapse. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/28/pittsburgh-bridge-collapse-injuries-gas-leak/9252117002/
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the length of the suspect’s standoff with police. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/28/nashville-police-release-bodycam-video-in-fatal-interstate-shooting/9252395002/
News: This story has been updated to reflect that if the Thwaites Glacier cracks in the next decade, the rise in sea levels by at least a foot could take decades or centuries to occur. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/12/16/antarctica-glacier-collapse-raise-sea-levels/8924940002/
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the name of Brittany Dunn. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/26/gadsden-alabama-dog-head-stuck-bucket-reunites-owner/9223724002/
News: In a Jan. 26 story on 5A, some editions incorrectly characterized the use of calculators on the SAT. Students will be able to use calculators during the entire math section, an expansion from previous versions of the test. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/01/25/sat-test-digital-online-college-board/9200482002/
News: A prior version of this video misspelled Lt. James McCarthy’s name. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2022/01/10/fdny-union-touts-bronx-building-rescue/9164678002/
Travel: An earlier version of this column omitted the 1979 crash of American Airlines Flight 191 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/cox/2022/01/16/how-often-do-airline-pilots-rely-autopilot/9189477002/
News: An earlier version of this story misquoted President Joe Biden's comment on Ukraine. Biden said he believes that Putin will "move in" on Ukraine. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/19/biden-press-conference-live-updates/6565007001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the rank of a former New Orleans Police Department member who is now on death row. He was a police officer. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2021/12/30/price-cops-pay-exposing-misconduct-louisiana/8846473002/
News: An earlier version of this story misrepresented a percentage. The U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline saw a nearly 20% increase in the number of victims and survivors directly contacting the hotline from 2018 to 2019. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/11/national-slavery-human-trafficking-prevention-month-what-to-know/9111171002/
News: A section of this story describing the different commemorations of Epiphany for the Western and Eastern churches was incorrectly attributed. The explanation should have been attributed to the Jan. 4 Newsweek article entitled, "When Is Epiphany 2022? Definition and Origin of the Christian Festival." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/06/three-kings-day-holiday-second-christmas/9107753002/
Opinion: This A7 column on Jan. 10 misstated an Oscar category. Hattie McDaniel won the Oscar for best supporting actress. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2022/01/09/sidney-poitier-actor-civil-rights/9148902002/
News: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Kathryn K. O’Neill, a co-author of a Williams Institute report on food insufficiency among transgender adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/12/29/transgender-adults-food-insecurity-covid/9024774002/
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/
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