Corrections & Clarifications 2023
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August
News: A previous version of this video misidentified USA TODAY’s National Political correspondent, David Jackson. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/justthefaqs/2023/08/02/donald-trump-indicted-2020-election-investigation/12310956002/
Entertainment: The location of the bookstore in an earlier version of this story was incorrect. Wild Geese Bookshop is located in Franklin, Indiana. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2023/08/03/wild-geese-bookshop-indiana/70523832007/
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the next opponent for the U.S. women should they advance from their Round of 16 game vs. Sweden. The Americans would then play the winner of Japan vs. Norway in the quarterfinals. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2023/08/01/uswnt-knockout-round-of-16-opponent-next-in-womens-world-cup/70501105007/
July
Money: Due to a typo, an earlier version of this story misstated total U.S. sales of the Kia Stinger. The automaker has sold more than 65,000 Stinger sedans in the U.S. since the model's launch. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/07/22/car-models-discontinued-2024/70441443007/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the temperature difference in Fahrenheit degrees between Madrid, Spain, and a mountainous area in Spain. It also misstated a temperature difference in Fahrenheit degrees in reference to average temperatures in Tunisia. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/07/21/global-responses-to-extreme-heat-from-greece-china-italy/70436010007/
Entertainment: A previous version of this article misstated the cadence of episodes for Season 11. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/07/21/futurama-new-season-release-date/70397730007/
News: An earlier version incorrectly identified Victoria McQueen's title at her high school. She is student body president. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/07/21/ap-african-american-studies-rising-popularity/70388116007/
Travel: A previous version of this story misidentified the Norwegian Gem. It is a Jewel-class cruise ship. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2023/07/12/hallmark-christmas-cruise-2024/70406260007/
News: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated the origins of Blue Moon. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2023/07/13/craft-beer-four-frothy-facts-brew-snobs-and-hop-lovers/12245485002/
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the Iowa State teams being investigated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. The school does not have a baseball program. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2023/07/10/alabama-baseball-betting-scandal-new-details/70400118007/
News: This article has been updated to include additional nonpartisan sources of data and research. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/08/supreme-court-lgbtq-business-ruling-goes-against-popular-opinion-in-us/70391376007/
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated 10-year-old J'Adore's diagnosis date. She was diagnosed in November of 2020. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/06/06/georgia-mom-evicted-daughter-kidney-failure/70289704007/
News: This article was revised on July 7 to clarify that Walter M. Kimbrough is no longer the president of Dillard University. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/07/06/after-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling-scholarships-targeted/70388058007/
Entertainment: A previous version of this story misstated Aston “Familyman” Barrett’s status with The Wailers. He quit performing in 2018. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/07/06/bob-marley-one-love-movie-trailer/70388739007/
News: In a 1A story on July 5 about primary care doctors, the relationship between physicians and health professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants was unclear. Paraprofessionals generally work under the supervision of a licensed physician. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/27/primary-care-doctor-shortages-on-the-rise-in-the-us-as-wait-times-grow/70352744007/
Entertainment: A photo included in an earlier version of this report was misidentified as The Beatles. The new record featuring John Lennon’s vocals will be a song. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/07/03/ringo-starr-beatles-would-never-fake-john-lennon-vocals/70380301007/
June
Graphics: A previous version of this story misstated the number of competing teams in the Tour de France. The correct number is 22. https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/06/28/2023-tour-de-france-guide/70219858007/
News: This story has been updated to clarify how many people died on the Titanic. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/23/titan-victims-extreme-adventure-tourism/70349095007/
Money: This story has been updated to clarify details about local liquor laws. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/06/25/alcohol-laws-by-state-us/70344352007/?fbclid=IwAR1kKxjapDZusemMr392AQ4x_Qp12STvSd1XmQbPmIF_KQquz-eHGrrurS4
News: A June 19 article on Page 2A misstated the year the 13th Amendment was passed. It was 1865. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/18/juneteenth-federal-holiday-monday/70322099007/
Life: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated when the rescue was made. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2023/06/14/ringtail-lemur-rescue-mistake-texas/70321237007/
Travel: A previous version of this story incorrectly described the Airbus A321 with new livery. The aircraft is part of JetBlue’s existing fleet. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2023/06/14/jetblue-new-livery-blue-planes/70318943007/
News: A previous version of this story misstated the number of states under red flag warnings. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2023/06/06/wildfire-smoke-map-red-flag-warnings/70292372007/
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly named ISR courses. The courses are called Infant Swimming Resource courses. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/02/granger-smith-son-river-drowning-awareness/70274168007/
May
News: This story has been updated to correct how far away the body was found from where the missing doctor was last seen. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/31/missing-missouri-doctor-john-forsyth-arkansas/70272434007/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the day of week in which Hanukkah starts in 2023. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/03/31/when-is-hanukkah-2023-details-traditions/11484241002/
News: An earlier version of this story did not make clear which versions of the AP African American Studies course framework excluded the word "queer." It has been updated to clarify that versions in May 2022 and February 2023 did not include the word. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/05/22/ron-desantis-ap-african-american-studies-ban-explained/11418542002/
Travel: An earlier version of the story incorrectly listed how police resolved the case. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2023/05/05/jetblue-passengers-bomb-threat-vegas-missing-flight/70186729007/
News: A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to the tornado data provided by the Storm Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/04/18/when-is-tornado-season-2023/11650152002/
Sports: A story on the documentary movie “It Ain’t Over” in the May 12 edition misstated the number of league MVP titles won by Yogi Berra. The Yankees legend won three.
Graphics: A previous version of this story misstated that the spotted lanternfly could not fly, they can. The information has been updated. https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/04/30/spotted-lanternfly-infesting-us-map/11744924002/
April
Travel: A previous version of this story featured quotes misattributed to Dr. Amanda Takiguchi. Those portions have been removed. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/11/01/pet-travel-tips-flight-dog/10651907002/
Sports: A previous version of this story misstated the Australian Open women's singles champion. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/04/05/what-is-tennis-grand-slam/11473245002/
News: This story has been updated to clarify the difference between ChatGPT and GPT-4. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/04/01/chatgpt-medical-advice-can-chatbots-trusted-what-know/11564379002/
March
News: In some editions, the March 30 1A story about attackers targeting schools misstated the partners in the mass killing database. They are USA TODAY, The Associated Press and Northeastern University. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/03/29/why-mass-shooters-target-schools/11555855002/
News: This story originally included an inaccurate detail related to one woman's application for a domestic violence restraining order. The information on Alison Kessler has been updated. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2023/03/23/school-shootings-worry-parents-but-guns-more-dangerous-home/11432620002/
News: A previous version of this article misstated a committee assignment for Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/15/svb-signature-donations-democrats-republicans/11472530002/
News: This story has been updated to clarify the release of body camera footage related to the shooting of Tortuguita. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/06/what-is-cop-city-why-activists-protesting-atlanta/11413222002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the comparative price between electric vehicles and gas-powered vehicles. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/03/08/how-much-does-it-cost-charge-electric-car/11392871002/
February
Entertainment: An earlier version of this story misstated the year of Paul Walker's death. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/09/fast-x-trailer-vin-diesel-bruie-larson-jason-mamoa/11223522002/
News: A previous version of this article misstated Terry Wilson's employment status. He remains a Fresno State employee but was granted leave from the position to serve as a staff-wide union representative. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/02/28/fresno-state-botched-sexual-misconduct-complaints-lawsuits-allege/11332189002/
News: An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly stated that USA TODAY ran the Dilbert comic strip. It was the USA TODAY Network, not USA TODAY. https://art19.com/shows/49931e2d-39a7-42b0-bfbc-67cb9b6b615b/episodes/18fb517d-7d0e-47ed-a8f8-a89b8304c2d9/embed
News: USA TODAY did not publish the Dilbert comic strip. A previous version of this article was incorrect. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/26/newspapers-dilbert-comic-scott-adams-racist-comments/11354547002/
Facebook: A previous version of this post contained photos from other events earlier this month in Florida. https://www.facebook.com/usatoday/posts/pfbid022XTRF1h7zuHZZuzXjJnL88CsX7TnjsiQQeVavZZ46HoRMeTELGETEkEJ9LuneLy2l
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated salary figures of bartenders and pharmacists. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/02/24/average-salary-increase-top-occupations/11334057002/
News: A previous version of the podcast misstated our guest Kim Hjelmgaard's location. https://art19.com/shows/5-things/episodes/97acb2b9-30ac-4c97-9968-a5a4521fcdf8
News: A previous version of this article misspelled the name of the late Donald McEachin, the former congressman from Virginia. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/21/mcclellan-first-black-woman-congress-virginia-election/11307643002/
Sports: The NFL power rankings in the Feb. 16 edition misidentified the new Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore.
News: A story on Page 1A Feb. 16 about corporate diversity gave the incorrect date of Southern Co.’s annual meeting. It takes place later this year. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/2023/02/16/white-men-corporate-america-diversity/11114830002/?gps-source=BRNMSVCPSPXXCORPORATEDIVERSITY&itm_source=usat&itm_medium=onsite-spike&itm_campaign=corporatediversity-storytellingstudio-n&itm_content=static
News: A previous version of this graphic misstated the title of a movie. https://www.facebook.com/usatoday/photos/a.10156221953825667/10160791655730667/
News: A previous version of this article misstated the number of Maryland’s Eastern Shore counties. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/19/wes-moore-maryland-governor-sworn-in/11080774002/
Social media: An earlier version of this video had an incorrect description. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1624840892149293058?s=20&t=DjTbTKEt7mrwhovmpZxocg
News: An earlier version misstated the requirements in the Biden administration’s proposed Title IX rule for determining the outcome of sexual assault cases. The proposed regulation would require schools to use the “preponderance of evidence” standard most of the time. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/02/08/biden-administration-release-new-title-ix-rules-may/11163003002/
News: An earlier version of this video misstated the status of a House Ethics Committee investigation. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/politics/2023/02/07/george-santos-facing-house-probe-after-sexual-harassment-claim/11206100002/
Social media: A previous post misidentified the award Beyoncé won. https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1622435215783108608
January
News: A previous version of this story misidentified the state named by Preply as having the slowest talkers. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/21/american-slow-talking-states-survey/11080889002/
News: A previous version of this story misstated the home state of Sen. Chris Coons. He is from Delaware. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/22/biden-documents-what-we-know/11099674002/
Social media: A previous version of this post included an incorrect year of death. David Crosby died in 2023. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpAYGNs-sl/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpG4uOA515/ https://www.facebook.com/usatoday/posts/pfbid02ygxwFkjjpdXv35nsKgXqSzDNrbgEzEpQEKCp3qqbd5TeeCKU1FHwAfG61PDj4cwMl
News: An earlier version misstated the name of Hillsdale College's spokesperson, Emily Stack Davis. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/01/15/what-hillsdale-college-florida-gov-desantis-wants-replicate/11048401002/
Money: An earlier version of this story misstated the new price of the Tesla Model Y. It is $52,990. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/01/14/tesla-price-drop-model-y-electric-vehicle-tax-credits-sales/11054690002/
Entertainment: An earlier version of this gallery included a photo incorrectly identifying Paige Butcher. https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/movies/2023/01/10/golden-globes-2023-red-carpet-celebrity-fashion/11020582002/
Sports: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Dennis Eckersley's ex-wife with whom he adopted Alexandra. Dennis and Nancy Eckersley adopted Alexandra. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2022/12/30/dennis-eckersley-family-respond-after-daughter-baby-found-woods/10970152002/
Travel: A previous version of this story misidentified who created Seven Principles of Leave No Trace. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/national-parks/2021/08/03/national-parks-leave-no-trace-principles-environment-wildlife-crowded/8055942002/
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