NPR Admits Error in Lowry Slur Controversy

NPR has issued an apology for its flawed reporting on Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, who was accused of using a racial slur during an interview with Megyn Kelly. The original article mischaracterized Lowry's verbal stumble over the words 'migrants' and 'immigrants' as a potential racial slur, leading to widespread backlash and false accusations. NPR's public editor, Kelly McBride, acknowledged the story was both unfair and inaccurate, emphasizing that it should not have been reported at all. After significant criticism, the headline was changed to reflect the accurate context of Lowry's comments, but no official correction was made on the website. The incident has raised concerns about media bias and the rush to judgement regarding conservative figures. Lowry's supporters have highlighted the negative impact of the false narrative on his professional opportunities.