NPR withdrew the story on that date in 2026. The story falsely claimed Justice Samuel Alito was stepping down. Nina Totenberg penned the article, but NPR recalled it once they found the error. spokespersons confirmed they misread his court status. Totenberg called the error deeply disappointing. Multiple outlets such as CNN and The New York Times afterward highlighted the retraction. They all confirmed Alito is not retired. The mix-up sparked discussions about reliability in court reporting.