Corrections
The Monitor promptly corrects factual errors and welcomes comments and information that may call for correction. Please e-mail us with any corrections.
Corrections posted Sept. 17, 2010
US adds 3.8 million more to ranks of the poor as poverty rate jumps
The headline on the original version of this story misstated the number of people newly classified as living in poverty.
Amid mosque dispute, Muslims can look to Irish-Catholics for hope
The original version of this story misstated the opening of Zaytuna College.
Correction posted Sept. 14, 2010
Fracking for natural gas: EPA hearings bring protests
The original version misspelled the city of Binghamton.
Correction posted Sept. 10, 2010
Has California Supreme Court ruling 'wiped out' support for Prop. 8?
The original version of the headline misstated the impact of the California Supreme Court's ruling.
Correction posted Sept. 7, 2010
Sex for sale: Why Sweden punishes buyers
The original version wrongly suggested that National Criminal Police reports compared Sweden and the rest of Europe.
Correction posted Sept. 2, 2010
Hurricane Earl path stretches from North Carolina to Boston Harbor
The original photo caption misidentified the names of the people in the photo.
Correction posted Sept. 2, 2010
The Blaze: Why did Glenn Beck really want to start a website?
The original version listed an incorrect field of study for Prof. Matthew Hale of Seton Hall University.
Correction posted August 31, 2010
Sarah Palin to visit Iowa: Think you know what that means?
The original version has been changed to correctly locate the Southern Hills Mall in Sioux City, Iowa.
Correction posted August 27, 2010
In governor's race, will Arizona immigration law be decisive?
The original version has been changed to clarify the nature of Mr. Goddard and Gov. Brewer's dispute over Arizona's new immigration law.
Correction posted on Aug. 25, 2010
For some veterans, wars never end
The original article misstated the number of years Odysseus was away from Ithaca. It was 20 years.
Correction posted on Aug. 25, 2010
Amid John Boehner blast at Obama, hints of how GOP would rule
A word was added to one of Mr. Boehner's quotes to accurately reflect what he said.
Correction posted on Aug. 24, 2010
Michigan hails judge's move in Asian carp fight against Chicago
The original headline of the story mischaracterized the judge's action as a ruling.
Correction posted on Aug. 20, 2010
Gulf oil spill plume stretches 22 miles, not breaking down much
The original version of the story gave the wrong measurement for the plume's length that scientists studied.
Correction posted on Aug. 19, 2010
'Pork barrel' spending: A big liability for lawmakers in 2010 election?
A paragraph was added to this story to better explain what has happened on the earmarking front since 2007.
Corrections posted on Aug. 18, 2010
A right way and a wrong way to link teachers and student test scores?
The original version misspelled the name Barnett Berry.
Cuba travel ban: White House poised to ease restrictions
The original version was updated to better reflect comments from Sarah Stephens, executive director of the Center for Democracy in the Americas.
Correction posted on Aug. 12, 2010
Hacker's extradition for cyber heist: sign US is gaining in cyber crime fight
The original version mistakenly cited the Royal Bank of Scotland case as a significant example in which software creators were captured. The FBI official quoted referred only to the Mariposa case.
Correction posted on Aug. 9, 2010
Why GOP reaction is muted as judge affirms gay marriage rights
The original photo caption misstated the day that the photo was taken.
Correction posted on Aug. 6, 2010
Shaq is out: Shaquille O'Neal wants new nickname for Celtics move
The original headline of this article incorrectly asserted that Robert Kennedy credited the Internet for increased incidence of sports nicknames. Mr. Kennedy did credit wider interest in sports, but he did not specifically mention the Internet.
Correction posted on Aug. 2, 2010
Hillary Clinton to-do list: mother of the bride, avoid nuclear war
The original version of this article misspelled Marc Mezvinsky's name.
Correction posted on July 29, 2010
Linda McMahon and the reality of wrestling's sex and violence fantasy
The original article failed to note that WWE has altered its programming and now merits a “PG” rating.
Correction posted on July 27, 2010
Rod Blagojevich 'silly,' but not a criminal, defense says
The original version of this article misspelled the name of President Obama's chief of staff.
Correction posted on July 26, 2010
Khmer Rouge tribunal prepares for first, and possibly only, verdict in Cambodia
The original version of this article misstated both the duration of the trial and the number of visitors to the courtroom.
Correction posted on July 22, 2010
Why Rod Blagojevich didn't testify at his corruption trial
The original version of this article stated that Ronald Smith was the director of the John Marshall Law School. He is a professor and the director of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution there.
Correction posted on July 19, 2010
Gulf oil spill: Fouling air as well as water?
The original version of the story was changed to properly characterize Louisiana Bucket Brigade's work tracking benzene levels in the air and to correct the number of reports of oil vapors it has received on its website.
Correction posted on July 16, 2010
Great Lakes states step up pressure on Obama to stop Asian carp
The original version of the story gave an incorrect title for Nancy Sutley. She is chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Correction posted on July 15, 2010
Arizona immigration law heads to court, with $1.2 million war chest
The original version of the story misidentified the plaintiff in the lawsuit being in heard in federal court in Phoenix on July 15.
Correction posted on July 14, 2010
Locked out: The 12 million people without a country, and the need to become a citizen
The original version of the story stated a single number for the estimate of the size of the 1937 massacre of Haitians the Dominican Republic rather than the range of estimates for the number killed.
Correction posted on July 4, 2010
Why Republicans are treading lightly in Elena Kagan hearings
The original version of the story assigned the wrong title to Mr. Estrada.
Correction posted on July 2, 2010
On July 4, the Founders didn't create America; America created the Founders
The original article gave the wrong time span for local declarations of independence made before 1776.
Correction posted on June 29, 2010
Russian spy case right out of a John le Carré novel
The original article misidentified the government agency where high turnover is said to have occurred.
Correction posted on June 25, 2010
What's in the financial reform compromise reached by House, Senate
The original article wrongly identified Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin as a senator from Minnesota.
Supreme Court on transparency vs. anonymous speech
The original article misidentified the state issue behind the Supreme Court ruling. It was Washington state's Referendum 71.
Correction posted on June 24, 2010
Adolf Hitler documents discovered; reveal special treatment in prison
A typo in a headline misspelled the first name of the German head of state from 1934 to 1945. It was 'Adolf.'
Correction posted on June 23, 2010
Green Hornet: A new twist or same old Hollywood garbage?
The original version misspelled the surname of the Green Hornet's true identity. The character's name is Britt Reid.
Corrections posted on June 21, 2010
Jones Act: Maritime politics strain Gulf oil spill cleanup
The original version misspelled the name of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) of Texas.
Corrections posted on June 18, 2010
Summer camp: Sunset for an American traditions?
The original version misstated the amount of the grant and how much aid campers got.
As oil firms grow, response may slow to crises like Gulf oil spill
The original headline was changed to better reflect the content of the story.
Correction posted on June 15, 2010
Oval Office speech: Obama's 'take charge' moment in Gulf oil spill
The original version misstated the length of time between hurricanes Betsy and Katrina.
Correction posted on June 14, 2010
Liam Neeson stars in 1980s revamp of 'The A-Team.' (Too bad there's not a plot).
The original version identified Quentin "Rampage" Jackson simply as a martial artist, rather than a mixed martial artist.
Correction posted on June 10, 2010
BP Oil Spill: Is it time for the Pentagon to take over?
The photo caption on an earlier version of this story got Sen. Bill Nelson's first name wrong.
Clarification posted on June 10, 2010
BP buys 'oil spill,' related Internet search terms to manage message
The original version was changed to clarify a quote from a Google representative.
Corrections posted on June 3, 2010
After Jim Joyce blown call, should baseball rethink instant replay?
The first paragraph of the story was revised for clarity.
Corrections posted on June 2, 2010
How Race to the Top is recasting education reform in America
The list of states that have dropped out of the application process originally included one too many states.
Corrections posted on May 28, 2010
In offshore drilling freeze, rumblings of a new era for oil industry
President Obama's quotes were updated to reflect the official transcript of his remarks Thursday.
Corrections posted on May 26, 2010
So long, Jack Bauer
This blog post wrongly implied that almost every season of the television series "24" featured Islamic radicals.
Corrections posted on May 25, 2010
Jamaica attacks: a legacy of ties between politicians and gangs
This story was edited after posting to correct a serious error. Mr. Seaga has not passed on, and the Monitor apologizes for its error.
Corrections posted on May 24, 2010
Jordan Romero, 13, summits Everest: How young is too young?
In the original headline and summary Jordan Romero's first name was misspelled.
Corrections posted on May 21, 2010
Floyd Landis vs. Lance Armstrong: Are doping allegations credible?
The original version had Lance Armstrong riding for the wrong team in 1999.
Gulf oil spill: Has BP 'turned corner' with siphon success?
The original version of this story mischaracterized Jane Lubchenco's role at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She is NOAA's administrator. It also incorrectly identified NOAA.
Thailand has a chance if Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva can stop the killings
The original version of this opinion essay misstated the date of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s latest decision to use force against protesters.
Corrections posted on May 17, 2010
NPT talks: Why it's so hard for the UN to strengthen the treaty
The original version of this story was changed to clarify the quote, "It's a massive mistake."
Corrections posted on May 12, 2010
Mojave cross theft shows planning; veterans groups vow to rebuild
The original version of this story suggested the Supreme Court ruling overturned the First Amendment prohibition on government endorsement of religion. In fact, it reversed a land transfer injunction.
Corrections posted on May 11, 2010
Copyediting Tea Party and other protest signs
An earlier version of this gallery incorrectly identified all of these photos as taken from Tea Party protests. They are from various political gatherings.
Corrections posted on May 5, 2010
Ahmadinejad at the UN: US the real nuclear threat
The original version did not consider an exception in a provision of the Nuclear Posture Review.
Surfing the Blue Line between Israel and Hezbollah
The original photo caption misidentified former Hezbollah military commander Imad Mughniyeh as Khaled Mashal.
NPT 101: Is Iran violating the nuclear treaty?
The original story attributed the word "onus" to IAEA chief Yukiya Amano, though it was UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who said the "onus" is on Iran.
Corrections posted on May 4, 2010
Operation Home Front helps women veterans heal
One of the original paragraphs in this story, as well as the original photo caption, mischaracterized the program that Lou Ann McPaul used to get back on her feet.
Pakistani, Ajmal Kasab, found guilty of Mumbai attack
The original version misstated the date the sentencing hearing would begin.
Corrections posted on May 3, 2010
Chinese explorers stand by claim of Noah's Ark find in Turkey
Clarification: The original article was unclear regarding how long Noah's Ark was afloat.
Corrections posted on April 29, 2010
Republicans relent, clear financial reform bill for debate
The original misstated the party affiliation for Sen. Bernard Sanders (I) of Vermont.
Corrections posted on April 28, 2010
Cape Wind project approved
The original misstated the number of megawatts of land-based wind power produced in the US today.
Corrections posted on April 26, 2010
Stephen Hawking aliens theory doesn't scare planet hunters
The original misspelled Stephen Hawking.
Corrections posted on April 23, 2010
What not to say to a big insurance company during a policy dispute
The original headline was incorrect.
Corrections posted on April 22, 2010
Is Dave Matthews' carbon offsets provider really carbon neutral?
Clarification: It has been called to our attention that NativeEnergy has obtained certification from First Environment, a qualified carbon offset certification organization, in connection with the Grennburg, Kan. windfarm project.
Portrait of a long life: faith, friends, and a few laps
The original photo caption mistated Helen Camerota's age.
Corrections posted on April 21, 2010
Carbon offsets: Using the green cloak of 'certification' to sell
The original version of the summary was rephrased for greater clarity and accuracy.
Corrections posted on March 31, 2010
Christian faith: Calvinism is back
The original version misstated who put on the John 3:16 conference.
Afghanistan war: Battle for Kandahar as much political as military
Corrections posted March 30, 2010
South Korea's Cheonan ship sinking mystery: A North Korea mine?
The original version misspelled the name of the ship.
Who is David Brian Stone, leader of the Hutaree militia?
The original version mischaracterized IEDs, or improvised explosive devices.
Correction posted March 25, 2010
Senate Democrats beat back GOP alterations to healthcare 'fixes'
The original version misstated the penalty due for noncompliance with the new federal mandate to buy health insurance.
California may extend smoking ban to state parks and beaches
The original version misspelled Serena Chen's name.
Correction posted March 24, 2010
California may extend smoking ban to state parks and beaches
The original version misspelled Serena Chen's name.
Correction posted March 23, 2010
At Washington's immigration reform march, a warning from Latinos
The original version misspelled Frank Sharry's name.
Correction posted March 22, 2010
Attorneys general in 11 states poised to challenge healthcare bill
The original version has been changed to correct the number of states involved in legal action.
Corrections posted March 15, 2010
Daylight Saving Time: Remind me again why we 'spring forward'
The original version misstated the affiliation of the US Naval Observatory.
US passport: The cost of your first one could go up to $135
The original version incorrectly indicated when passport fees would rise. The rates are expected to increase later this year.
Correction posted March 14, 2010
States with the strictest gun laws
The original version misstated the name of the factory.
Correction posted March 9, 2010
A constitutional right to hunt? Voters in three states to decide.
The original version incorrectly listed North Carolina as having a ballot initiative to amend the state constitution to guarantee hunting rights.
Correction posted March 7,2010
Top 10 longest-serving leaders
The original version misidentified Yemen's leader.
Correction posted March 5,2010
United States to restore aid to Honduras in step toward normalized ties
The original version of the summary for this story misstated the country in which Secretary Clinton made her announcement Friday.
Corrections posted March 4,2010
US supports ban on bluefish tuna
The original photo with this story may have been of the wrong species of tuna.
Corrections posted March 2,2010
Hamas assassination: Debit cards issued by firm with Israeli ties
The original version of this story misspelled a name in the caption.
Obama's 'Cash for Caulkers' boosts energy efficiency
The original version of this story gave an incorrect first name for Matt Golden.
Corrections posted February 25,2010
Illinois considers banning red-light cameras
The original version of this story misstated the number of states that have banned the cameras.
Corrections posted February 22, 2010
Like Dr. Evil, did the GOP just steal Obama's mojo?
The original version of this story listed the wrong US representative as talking about President Obama's mojo.
Corrections posted February 17, 2010
Astronauts on ISS get first look out of new 'room with a view'
The original version misidentified International Space Station commander Jeffrey Williams' title.
Corrections posted February 16, 2010
Westminster Dog Show 2010: Why it's better than Winter Olympics
The original version of this story misidentified the Irish Red and White Setter.
Corrections posted February 11, 2010
What does it mean when the federal government shuts down?
The original version of this story misstated the total number of dollars lost each day of a federal shutdown.
Is it time to overhaul the IPCC?
The original version of this story omitted Dr. Price's professional affiliation.
Corrections posted February 5, 2010
Impeached ex-Illinois governor Blagojevich faces new charges
The original version of this story gave an incorrect first name for Mr. Gotti.
Corrections posted February 4, 2010
Top 5 Tim Tebow eye black biblical verses
The original version of this story made an incorrect statement about winners of the Heisman Trophy. It also had the wrong name of the team that the Florida Gators played on Sept. 12, 2009.
Corrections posted February 3, 2010
Obama's federal budget: What's in it for cities?
The original version of this story listed the wrong state for Governor Paterson.
Corrections posted February 2, 2010
China hammers hard line on Tibet with warnings to Obama, Dalai Lama
The original version of the story incorrectly identified Elliot Sperling's university affiliation.
Corrections posted January 29, 2010
Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad: an astonishingly bold stand
The original version of the story misstated the day Mr. Tebow played.
Corrections posted January 27, 2010
Gray water's grass roots
The original version of the first photograph's cutline misstated the type of system being installed and for whom.
Corrections posted January 26, 2010
Visitor tears Picasso's 'The Actor.' How can Met fix it?
The original version of this article has been updated to accurately represent the different points of view.
Corrections posted January 26, 2010
For Republic Day, India invites ... South Korea?
The original version of this article misstated how many Republic Days India has celebrated.
Corrections posted January 23, 2010
At Calif. gay marriage trial, marriage is not the only flash point
The original version of this story had the wrong federal court.
Corrections posted January 21, 2010
Himalayan glaciers gone by 2035? IPCC mistaken
The original headline incorrectly identified an Indian scientist as the source of the 2035 melt date. He denies being the source.
Scott Brown offered change to Massachusetts. Sound familiar?
The original version misspelled Mr. Panagopoulos's name.
Corrections posted January 13, 2010
To jumpstart US job market, turn workers into owners
The original version misstated the number of US workers supported by cooperatives.
Corrections posted January 7, 2010
New findings on dark energy back discarded Einstein theory
The original version misstated the percentage of ordinary matter.
Corrections posted December 24, 2009
Global warming will cause plants and animals to migrate
The original version misspelled Dr. Scott Loarie's surname in some instances.
Corrections posted December 23, 2009
It’s official: Women definitely can't jump
This version was updated to correct an error about which women's events were added to the Olympic program 2002.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: widening split between young and old
This story was updated to correct an error in the number of Muslim Brotherhood candidates who won parliamentary seats
Taiwan-China talks hit headwinds
The original version misspelled Chiang Pin-Kung's name.
Corrections posted December 18, 2009
California voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana
The original version of this story mischaracterized the situation involving Mr. Phelps.
Corrections posted November 23, 2009
Oprah Winfrey queen of a declining empire - daytime TV
The original version gave a previous name for the Nielsen Company that is no longer used.
Corrections posted November 18, 2009
Kimberly Munley ended Fort Hood rampage using Virginia Tech lessons
The original version misrepresented the state review findings on police action in the Virginia Tech shootings.
Corrections posted November 12, 2009
On Veterans Day, student vets deserve backup
The original version misstated the department name.
Corrections posted November 11, 2009
German children: What do they know about the Berlin Wall?
The original misstated how her mother left East Germany.
Corrections posted November 10, 2009
Educating South Africa's kids, one by one
The original version referred to Jose Bright as a consultant, misstated his position at Witwatersrand University, and misquoted him.
Corrections posted November 5, 2009
US envoy meets Suu Kyi in trip to engage Burma (Myanmar)
The original version misspelled former UN ambassador Madeleine Albright's name and mischaracterized Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell's position.
Corrections posted November 4, 2009
UN General Assembly to take up Goldstone report on Gaza war crimes
The original version misrepresented the report's accusations against Hamas.
Corrections posted November 3, 2009
Is fight against hunger a matter of security?
The original version gave the wrong nationality for Dr. Kanayo Nwanze. He is Nigerian.
Corrections posted October 29, 2009
California may pull the plug on power-guzzling flat-screen TVs
The original version, when discussing energy usage, gave the wrong percentage.
Corrections posted October 29, 2009
The US should make a U-turn on its approach to Hezbullah
The original version of this essay misstated the nature of the international tribunal investigation.
Corrections posted October 27, 2009
Baghdad bombings – incentive to move forward on elections
An earlier version incorrectly stated the time of Iraq's provincial elections.
Should nations fly to the moon together?
The original version implied that in 1999 Brazil got an invitation to join the International Space Station when China didn't. Brazil was already on board, having joined the ISS effort in 1997.
Corrections posted October 22, 2009
Gender-selective abortion in India is on the rise
The original version of this essay mischaracterized how the caste system was affected by British rule.
Corrections posted October 21, 2009
A federal misstep with medical marijuana?
The original version incorrectly identified Kevin Sabet.
Detainee abuse: Would release of more photos help or hurt US?
The original version misstated the duration of the ACLU's case and wrongly stated that the US Supreme Court had agreed to hear it.
Corrections posted October 19, 2009
Economy may be rebounding, but state budgets are still hurting
The original version misstated Mr. Pattison's first name.
Corrections posted October 8, 2009
Swine flu vaccine: Is it ethical to say no?
The original version misidentified the name of University James Hodge works.
Corrections posted October 7, 2009
California wants $4.7 billion in high-speed rail stimulus
The original version misspelled Mr. Barker's last name.
Corrections posted October 6, 2009
On healthcare and other hot issues: Follow the independents
The original version misidentified the state that Sen. Joe Wilson represents. It is South Carolina.
Corrections posted October 1, 2009
To win in Afghanistan Obama must learn from Vietnam
The original version misidentified the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.
Another Biden for Senate?
The original version misstated the reign of Kennedys in the Senate.
How Japan plans to have more babies
The original version misidentified Mizuho Fukushima.
Correction posted September 30, 2009
US exit strategy: Empower Iraqis
The province where Maj. Gen. Saad al-Harbia works was misidentified. The city where the crime-scene analysis class was held was misidentified.
Correction posted September 30, 2009
Pacific tsunami: Aid efforts begin in Samoa
The original version misidentified the date of the earthquake. The day of the earthquake was Tuesday not Wednesday.
Correction posted September 29, 2009
Honor student beaten to death: Can Chicago curb youth violence?
The original version mischaracterized Derrion's death as a shooting.
Correction posted September 29, 2009
US exit strategy: Empower Iraqis
The original caption misidentified Ms. Prouse's employer.
Correction posted September 28, 2009
A 'right-wing conspiracy' against Obama? Clinton says yes.
The original version misstated Mr. Gregory's name.
Correction posted September 17, 2009
US shifts missile defense from Europe to Navy ships
The original misstated the wrong number of nautical miles.
Correction posted September 16, 2009
A third of Karzai votes may be fraudulent, EU official says
The subhead originally had the wrong number for Karzai's vote to be investigated. There were 1.1 million votes.
Correction posted September 16, 2009
Iraq's vice president says Iraq should call on US for security help
The original misstated points about the removal of protective walls in Baghdad.
Correction posted September 11, 2009
How effective are terrorist rehabilitation programs?
The original version of this story contained a reference to an attacker who detonated a suicide bomb near a Saudi prince, and said the man graduated from Saudi Arabia’s terrorism rehabilitation program. He was not a graduate of the program.
Correction posted September 2, 2009
For more hard-pressed Americans, a campsite is home
The original version misstated the name of the homelessness alliance.
Correction posted September 1, 2009
Was Atlanta's 'black mayor first' memo racist - or just blunt?
The original version gave an incorrect last name for Atlanta's current mayor.
Correction posted August 19, 2009
Ramadi struggles to instill a rule of law
An earlier version misstated the title of Maj. John Badame. He is the executive officer of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment.
Correction posted August 19, 2009
Russia says Arctic Sea hijackers demanded ransom, threatened to blow up ship
The original version misstated the number of crew members. Not an eight-man crew.
Correction posted August 12, 2009
A Christian Science Perspective: A powerful spiritual answer to extremism
An earlier version misstated the number of soldiers killed in a shooting in Arkansas.
Correction posted August 12, 2009
One man's quest to keep nukes away from Al Qaeda
The original version misspelled George Tenet's name. Also said Mowatt-Larssen teaches at Harvard. He is a scholar there.
Correction posted August 11, 2009
Turkey offers water for Iraqi crackdown on Kurdish rebels
The original version misstated the water flow rate. It is 500 cubic meters per second.
Correction posted August 7, 2009
Killing of Pakistan Taliban chief could touch off power struggle
The original version attributed a quote to the wrong person.
Correction posted August 7, 2009
Does closing roads cut delays?
An earlier version misstated the name of the journal Physical Review Letters.
Correction posted July 31, 2009
With new GI Bill, a surge of veterans at colleges
The summary to the original version overstated the number of veterans who have already been approved under the bill. Some 112,000 have had their eligibility for benefits approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Correction posted July 29, 2009
A bow of reverence
The original version misstated ballerina Nina Ananiashvili's nationality. She is Georgian.
Correction posted July 20, 2009
'Do no harm' in healthcare costs
An earlier version incorrectly compared unmet Medicare obligations with US economic output.
Correction posted July 16, 2009
Take the high road on transport
The original version misspelled the name of Thomas Donohue, the president of the US Chamber of Commerce.
Correction posted July 15, 2009
The Art of Finding
The original version failed to note that this poem is a tribute to one by Elizabeth Bishop entitled "One Art," which can be read here.
Correction posted July 15, 2009
What makes this Bastille Day different?
Johnny Hallyday will reportedly earn $750,000 for the concert. That's not how much the damages to the lawn would cost.
Correction posted July 13, 2009
Q&A with Uighur spiritual leader Rebiya Kadeer
The original version we overestimated the number of Uighurs worldwide. The World Uyghur Congress estimates there are more than 20 million Uighurs. China's 2000 census reported 8 million in Xinjiang Province.
Correction posted July 13, 2009
Sohrab Erabi: a new martyr for Iran's protesters?
The original version misidentified the home base of human rights activist Maryam Namazie.
Correction posted July 9, 2009
G-8 as climate change forum: baby steps
In Japan last year, the US did not agree to a specific base year from which to make a 50 percent reduction.
Correction posted July 8, 2009
What's behind cyber attacks on South Korea, US?
The original version misidentified Kim Jong-il's father.
Correction posted July 8, 2009
Why China has clenched its fist in Xinjiang
The original version misstated the name of the Indiana University in Bloomington.
Correction posted July 1, 2009
When the elected like Palin exit badly
The original version misstated the number of governors who have resigned since 1949.
Correction posted July 1, 2009
'Multiracial' identity gains acceptance
The original version's summary misidentified the types of census and education forms to be changed.
Correction posted June 29, 2009
Poverty tours travel a fine line
The original version spelled "Mayange" incorrectly throughout the text.
Correction posted June 26, 2009
Breakaway Episcopalians install a new archbishop
The original version gave the wrong year for Bishop Robertson's ordination. He was ordained in 2003.
Correction posted June 25, 2009
Ahmadinejad fires up the anti-America rhetoric again
The original version reversed the proportion of lawmakers who attended to those who did not attend.
Correction posted June 24, 2009
View from Europe: Obama tough enough on Iran
The original version misspelled Denis Bauchard's last name.
Correction posted June 19, 2009
Sri Lanka's postwar resettlement stalls
The original version misspelled Rajiva Wijesinha's name.
Correction posted June 19, 2009
Did Air France Flight 447 break up midair?
The original version used the wrong terminology for lugs in the preceding section.
Correction posted June 16, 2009
North Korea may spare US journalists from hard labor
The original version misidentified Laura Ling's sister.
Correction posted June 16, 2009
For Gitmo Uighurs, new life is no walk on the beach
The original incorrectly referred to the country where a detainee was granted political asylum.
Correction posted June 15, 2009
Netanyahu's two-state solution: You recognize us, we'll recognize you.
The original version did not identify Mr. Rosner's current title.
Correction posted June 15, 2009
What are Mousavi's options now?
The original version misspelled Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's surname.
Correction posted June 12, 2009
Holocaust Memorial shooting renews concern about military vets' ties to extremist violence
The original version misspelled former FBI agent Todd Letcher's surname.
Correction posted June 10, 2009
Impasse with China erodes Dalai Lama's patience
The original version misstated the timing of the Dalai Lama's visit to Europe. Also, it misstated the name of the International Campaign for Tibet.
Correction posted June 09, 2009
Can Mitchell, now in Israel, calm settlement dispute?
The original version misrepresented Obama's view on existing settlements.
Correction posted June 05, 2009
How an immigration raid changed a town
The original version failed to note that Sholom Rubashkin was released on bail in January.
Correction posted May 29, 2009
Gay marriage fight isn't over in California, activists vow
The original version misattributed a quote.
Correction posted May 28, 2009
New Pentagon policy adds poignancy to Memorial Day
The original story mischaracterized the Pentagon's previous policy on whether families could visit Dover to witness transfers.
Correction posted May 26, 2009
First Kuwaiti women win Parliament seats, but political deadlock may persist
The original version of this story misidentified the emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
Corrections posted May 19, 2009
Credit-card bill could hit students hardest
The original version attributed a survey to the wrong organization. It was conducted by Sallie Mae.
Pill wars: debate heats up over 'brain booster' drugs.
The original version wrongly called Ritalin and Adderall over-the-counter drugs. These stimulants are legally available only by prescription.
Correction posted May 13, 2009
Is Cheney helping or hurting the GOP?
The photo caption in the original version misstated the television program on which Cheney appeared.
Correction posted May 12, 2009
Gates ousts US commander in Afghanistan, saying 'we must do better'
The original version misstated Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez's command in eastern Afghanistan.
Correction posted May 6, 2009
End of the road for America's biker culture?
The original version misrepresented biker Tom McGrath's role in the "Freedom Ride" in Myrtle Beach.
Correction posted May 4, 2009
Supreme Court narrows identify-theft law in immigration case
Editor's note: The original version misidentified the location of the Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals. It is in St. Louis.
Correction posted May 1, 2009
The pain in Spain: On May Day, nearly 1 in 5 are jobless, but few seem angry
The original version misspelled Santos Alonso's surname.
Correction posted April 30, 2009
US soldiers are heroes, not terrorists
The original version miscalculated the percentage of US veterans not charged with homicide.
Correction posted April 29, 2009
On swine flu, officials strive to strike right note of caution
The original text stated a higher number of flu deaths in Mexico. Mexican officials have since lowered this number.
Correction posted April 27, 2009
Obama's first big diplomacy test: Iran
The original version misidentified the group that organized the conference call.
Correction posted April 24, 2009
Obama seeks to protect credit-card users
The original version gave the wrong date for Bank of America's fee change.
Correction posted April 23, 2009
New bombings in Iraq steal thunder from top insurgent's arrest
The original version did not specify the nationality of the security forces that arrested Abu Omar al-Baghdadi.
Correction posted April 22, 2009
The Susan Boyle phenomenon: redefining beauty, grace, and success?
A quote by Lisa Schwarzbaum was incorrectly attributed to Robert Canfield.
Corrections posted April 21, 2009
Amid recession, is San Francisco losing its heart?
The original version incorrectly stated that Tenderloin Health, a flagship health program, would close.
One way to boost US-China military cooperation
The original version mischaracterized the Hainan Island incident.
Corrections posted April 20, 2009
Strip searches in middle school? Top court to decide.
The original version of the headline incorrectly read "high school."
Ahmadinejad polarizes UN Racism Conference
A new quote was added to replace one attributed to an anonymous source, a practice which the Monitor strives to avoid when possible.
Corrections posted April 19, 2009
Arguing the size of the 'tea party' protest
The original version misstated the purpose of the march in Los Angeles on March 25, 2006.
Corrections posted April 15, 2009
German lawyers launch pirate defense team
The original version misstated the number of those accused of hijacking the MV Courier.
Corrections posted April 10, 2009
When Mt. Redoubt erupts, these scientists are on the job
For them, 'volcano monitoring' is no punch line; it's an important part of keeping Alaska safe.
Corrections posted April 09, 2009
To stop pirates, do ships need firepower?
The original version misidentified Hector Morales. He is a a former Navy Seal Warfare Combatant Crew Member.
Corrections posted April 06, 2009
In Turkey, Obama says US not at war with Islam
The original version included an Obama quote from a different forum, not his talk before parliament.
Corrections posted April 02, 2009
China blocks YouTube, again
The original version misidentified Professor Xiao Qiang.
Corrections posted April 01, 2009
Bangladesh fights rampant corporate corruption
The original version misstated the week when Bangladesh brought charges against Arafat Rahman.
Corrections posted March 24, 2009
Change pay, change teaching?
The original version contained an incorrect title for Paul Teske, dean of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado in Denver.
Low-priced Nano taps into Indians' aspirations
The original version was missing a verb.
Letters to the Editor
The original version of this letter was shortened for the print edition.
Corrections posted March 20, 2009
Sarkozy's daring design dreams for a new 'Grand Paris'
We got the ratio wrong on the proportion of the French population in Paris.
Corrections posted March 17, 2009
Artists in survival mode as market crumbles
The original version misidentified Jesse Schoem as an actor living in New York. He lives in New Jersey.
Corrections posted March 16, 2009
Kidnapping aid workers: part of Sudan's strategy?
The original version misidentified Alex de Waal. He is not Sudanese.
Corrections posted March 16, 2009
New online dictionary redefines 'look it up'
The original version of this story incorrectly used the word 'entymological' instead of 'etymological'
Corrections posted March 13, 2009
Artists in survival mode as market crumbles
The original version misspelled Sunil Iyengar's name.
Corrections posted March 11, 2009
Reports of America's decline are greatly exaggerated
The original version included an inaccurate percentage of US companies that make up the 2008 Fortune Global 500 report. Accidentally, the author's revision was not implemented.
A mandolin revival creates 'The Montana Sound'
The original version incorrectly identified mandolin players as commonly employing a fingerpicking style.
Corrections posted March 10, 2009
Build on Bush's Middle East progress
The original version misstated the roles of President Obama's Middle East team. George Mitchell is special envoy to the Middle East. Christopher Hill has been chosen to be the next ambassador to Iraq. Dennis Ross has been named an advisor on Iran.
Obama's shaky trust in science
An earlier version incorrectly gave a number for IPCC-related scientists.
Mahaya Petrosian: Iranian actress takes a turn behind the camera
The original version had a misspelling in the headline.
Correction posted March 08, 2009
Tsvangirai car crash: Accident or assassination attempt?
The original version misstated the date on Zimbabwe's parliamentary elections as 2009. It is 2008.
Corrections posted March 2, 2009
Can a 'Day of Sharing' save the music industry?
In the original article, Spinners and eMusic were wrongly identified as free file-sharing sites.
Review: 'Crossing Over'
The original version omitted the first paragraph.
Correction posted February 23, 2009
Africans improvise the movie house
The original version of this article incorrectly listed the ticket price as 40 cents. It is 4 cents.
Correction posted February 19, 2009
US troop buildup in Afghanistan could be a defining moment
The original version misidentified Nathanel Fick. He is a former Marine officer, not an Army officer.
Correction posted February 19, 2009
US troop buildup in Afghanistan could be a defining moment
The original version misidentified Nathanel Fick. He is a former Marine officer, not an Army officer.
Correction posted February 13, 2009
Dutch still wincing at Bush-era 'Invasion of The Hague Act'
The photo in the original version did not depict the International Criminal Court.
Correction posted February 11, 2009
Lose money to Madoff? Don't cry to Uncle Sam.
The original version did not provide complete details on claims deadlines for Madoff cases.
Correction posted February 10, 2009
GOP centrists give Obama a majority - barely
The original version misspelled Sen. Edmund Muskie's first name, and had the wrong date for Sen. Arlen Specter's 2004 win.
Correction posted February 9, 2009
Will improved military enlistment last?
The original version didn't specify clearly to whom the updated GI bill benefit could be transferred.
Correction posted February 6, 2009
Axed by a big business? Start your own.
The original version misidentified the bank that Mr. DeKaser is affiliated with.
Correction posted February 6, 2009
Obama's cap on CEO pay strives to end era of excess
The original version did not make clear that the pay caps only applied to future help.
Correction posted February 6, 2009
Obama's cap on CEO pay strives to end era of excess
The original version implied that the cuts were retroactive.
Correction posted January 28, 2009
In Uganda, justice, or just a publicity stunt?
The original subhead mischaracterized where the attacks took place. They took place at the LRA's base in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Correction posted January 27, 2009
Scotland turns to 18th-century poet for economic stimulus
Poet Robert Burns' birthplace was misidentified. He was born in Ayrshire.
Grievances rise among young Europeans
The original included the name of a source that had requested anonymity.
Palestinian and Israeli exchanges shake Gaza cease-fire
The original headline mischaracterized cause and effect.
Is Michelle Rhee the new face of education reform?
The original text said D.C. chancellor of public schools Michelle Rhee sees teachers, administrators, and in some cases parents as the main problem. But she never identified parents as part of the problem.
Corrections posted January 26, 2009
Under Obama's energy plan, cars would be cleaner but costlier
The original version contained an unclear statement regarding President Obama's position on federal fuel-economy standards. The story has been corrected to more accurately reflect his position.
99 years of Elliott Carter's masterpieces in 5 days
The original version misstated the year of Mr. Carter's 100th birthday.
Ex-Guantanamo inmates return to militancy in Yemen
The original story didn't indicate the origin of Thomas Hegghammer's comments.
Correction posted January 25, 2009
As atheists roll out London ads, believers unruffled
The original version misstated the religious affiliation of theologian Karl Barth, a member of the Swiss Reformed Church.
Correction posted January 23, 2009
US forests hold new evidence of global warming
The original version misstated the location of the University of Antwerp.
Correction posted January 23, 2009
Blogs, YouTube: the new battleground of Gaza conflict
The original mischaracterized the online behavior that the JIDF targets.
Correction posted January 21, 2009
Economic crisis hits city recycling
The original story suggested that mills in the US were also cutting production.
Corrections posted January 12, 2009
Cities shed artful light on the canvas of night
The original version misspelled Leni Schwendinger's last name.
Hamas remains defiant despite pounding
The original version misstated comments by Hamas official Musa Abu Marzook regarding the Palestinian Fatah Party.
Correction posted January 11, 2009
Female cops test traditional gender roles in Afghanistan
Lt. Col. Malalai Kakar was the highest-profile female police officer in Afghanistan, not the highest-ranking.
Correction posted January 9, 2009
Heat sends Southwest climate back in time
The original story misstated the origin of the word "Navajo."
Correction posted January 8, 2009
Israel finds more sympathy in Europe
The original version misspelled the name of Karim Batir with the International Institute of Strategic Relations in Paris.
Correction posted January 7, 2009
After Sarkozy, a Czech takes EU helm
Mirek Topolanek is not a member of the Social Democratic Party. He's a member of the ODS.
Correction posted January 6, 2009
Tennessee spill revives coal ash controversy
The original paragraph misstated the area covered by the spill.
Correction posted January 5, 2009
Bush pushes Persian Gulf nuclear agreement
The original version mischaracterized the trade relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
Correction posted January 5, 2009
Financial Q&A: How a bank failure affects CD interest
The original answer misstated the FDIC's policy on accrued interest.
Correction posted January 5, 2009
Cities may sprout vertical farms
The captions for the vertical and horizontal captions were inadvertently reversed in the original version.
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