Correction: CIA-Secret Program

September 22nd, 2009 Correction: ACORN's TroublesWASHINGTON — In a Sept. 19 story about the community organizing group ACORN, The Associated Press, based on an account in The Washington Post, erroneously quoted a conservative journalist saying he targeted the organization for hidden-camera videos because its voter-registration drives bring minority voters to the polls.

September 22nd, 2009 Correction: Virginia Killings storyFARMVILLE, Va. — In a Sept.

August 28th, 2009 Correction: Mikhalkov ObituaryMOSCOW — In an Aug. 27 obituary for Russian author Sergei Mikhalkov, The Associated Press misstated one of his positions.

August 21st, 2009 Correction: US-Lockerbie-Families storyHADDONFIELD, N.J. — In an Aug.

August 17th, 2009 Correction: Dream Cruise storyROYAL OAK, Mich. — In an Aug.

August 6th, 2009 Correction: Nigeria-Oil Unrest StoryABUJA, Nigeria — In an Aug. 5 story about Nigeria's amnesty program for militants, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the program began Wednesday, Aug.

July 29th, 2009 Correction: Cash For Clunkers storyNEW YORK — In a July 28 story about the early results of the government's "cash for clunkers" program, The Associated Press misidentified the program's official title. It is the Car Allowance Rebate System, not the Cash Allowance Rebate System.

July 13th, 2009 Correction: SC Governor-What is Love? storyCOLUMBIA, S.C. — In a July 2 story about South Carolina Gov.

May 30th, 2009 Correction: Susan Boyle viewing scheduleNEW YORK — In a May 29 story about videos of Susan Boyle on the Web, The Associated Press incorrectly stated that voting results for the finale of "Britain's Got Talent" would be announced on the program Sunday, May 31. The results are to be announced Saturday, May 30.

May 29th, 2009 Correction: Grizzly Bear CoolersHELENA, Mont. — In a May 28 story about food coolers that passed tests for resistance to grizzly bears, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of the owner of Engel USA in Jupiter, Fla.

May 13th, 2009 Correction: May 12 affordable RVs storyNEW YORK — In a May 12 story about affordable deals on recreational vehicles, The Associated Press erroneously stated the name of an RV dealer. The dealer's name is Larry Troutt, not Richard Troutt.

May 9th, 2009 Correction: Piracy storyMOMBASSA, Kenya — In an April 13 story about pirates at sea, The Associated Press erroneously quoted President Barack Obama vowing "to halt the rise of piracy." Obama misspoke, according to a White House transcript, using the word "privacy," not "piracy," in his comment.

May 8th, 2009 Correction: Meltdown 101 Q&A on tax havensWASHINGTON — In a May 4 story about tax havens, The Associated Press misattributed the fact that Citigroup has 4,000 subsidiaries. The information came from Citigroup, not from the Government Accountability Office.

April 28th, 2009 Correction: Pontiac History storyIn an April 27 story providing historical details about General Motors Corp.'s Pontiac brand, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Pontiac's GTO inspired a tune by the Beach Boys. The song "GTO" was by Ronny and the Daytonas.

April 28th, 2009 Correction: Perfect Scores storyCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — In an April 25 story about a high school student who posted perfect scores on the ACT, SAT and PSAT, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of a spokeswoman for ACT Inc.