Curated stories about the most interesting and significant edits, with analysis and context.
In a recent edit to an article about Sen. Ted Cruz's new book 'Going Further,' NPR removed a claim that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas blames the horrors of the 20th century on the Progressive ...
A significant update to the story of the Nepal and Tibet floods has been made by NPR, with the addition of new details and a revised death toll. The update includes a statement from China's Xinhua New...
A recent edit to an NPR article has removed language that explicitly stated Senator Darline Graham won her primary runoff, instead opting for a more general description. The original article read, 'Da...
NPR updated its article on the Nepal flash floods from '8 dead, hundreds missing' to 'at least 98 killed and hundreds missing'. The revised article now reports a significantly higher death toll, with ...
A recent update to an NPR article on a Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting has added significant context to the story. The article now includes a clearer introduction to the issue, stating that ...
NPR has made significant changes to an article about the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Nolan Wells, a Black teenager found dead on an island off the Mississippi coast. The updated articl...
A significant change has been made to an NPR article about border wall expansion in Arizona. The article now begins without a sponsor message, allowing readers to immediately engage with the story. Th...
NPR has made significant changes to an article about Sen. Mark Kelly discussing conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. The revised article no longer mentions President Trump's multi-billion dollar plan to...
NPR has updated the death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck off Indonesia's coast. The article initially reported at least 38 deaths, but was later updated to at least 47. The change was mad...
A recent edit to an NPR article on domestic violence adds a new perspective on common myths and stereotypes surrounding the issue. The article now includes a quote from Leslie Morgan Steiner, a domest...
The article has been updated to include more specific information about the contents of the executive order signed by President Trump, which aims to change the childhood vaccine schedule. The order no...
A recent edit to an NPR article about the book 'The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism And The War On Democracy' removed a claim that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitali...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) article on NPR's website no longer mentions that the agency has previously covered the story of Alaska Airlines using AI to optimize its operations. The origi...
A significant change was made to the editorial content of an NPR article about Representative Max Miller's bid for reelection. The original version of the article included a 'Sponsor Message' section,...
A significant change has been made to an NPR article about a shooting at the CDC in Atlanta, one year ago. The original description of the victim as a 'security guard' has been corrected to 'police of...
NPR removed the claim that Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) would oppose Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, and instead stated that Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winnin...
A recent update to an NPR article on black lung disease in Appalachia reveals significant changes to the narrative. The article now states that Congress imposed strict limits on exposure to coal mine ...
A recent edit to an NPR article about the Democratic Party's road to the midterms removed a sponsor message section, significantly altering the reader's experience. The removed section, which previous...
In a recently updated report on the Myanmar conflict, NPR removed a sponsor message from the beginning of the article. The original message read, "Become an NPR sponsor." The edit removes a call to ac...
An NPR article about a birthing center in Maine has undergone significant changes, reflecting new information about a lawsuit filed against MaineHealth. The original text stated that Miles Delivers, a...