NPR withdrew the story on that date in 2026. The article incorrectly stated Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Nina Totenberg penned the piece, but NPR removed it upon identifying the error. NPR representatives confirmed they misunderstood his court status. Totenberg called the error regrettable. Several outlets like CNN and The New York Times afterward highlighted the retraction. They all agreed Alito remains retired. The mix-up fueled discussions about reliability in court reporting.