NBC News

7 rewrites across 7 articles that Prism has recorded. This is only what the outlet’s public feed showed while Prism was watching, so it is a sample of its habits, not a full account.

1. NBC NewsOct 8, 7:11 PM

   1. Headline changed from: At least 30 people feared killed in Russian bus bombing in Ukraine. To: At least 30 people killed after Russia bombs two buses in Ukraine.At least 30 people feared killed inafter RussianRussia busbombs bombingtwo buses in Ukraine

      • HedgeDropped the hedge “feared” — the claim is now stated flat.
   Story: Russian strike on Ukrainian buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30-33 peopleRead the article
2. NBC NewsOct 7, 5:14 AM

   1. Headline changed from: Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyer says. To: Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say.Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyerlawyers sayssay

      • AttributionDropped the attribution “says” — the headline no longer says who is claiming it.
      • AttributionAdded the attribution “say” — the claim is now put in someone's mouth.
   Story: Christa Pike conscious and speaking after failed lethal injection in TennesseeRead the article
3. NBC NewsSep 27, 9:12 PM

   1. Headline changed from: Bomb squad searching vans near U.S. air base in Britain after five men arrested. To: Five men arrested on terror charge near U.S. air base in Britain.BombFive squadmen searchingarrested vanson terror charge near U.S. air base in Britain after five men arrested

   Story: Multiple arrests made in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford, UK air base used for US strikes on IranRead the article
4. NBC NewsSep 14, 1:16 PM

   1. Headline changed from: Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany sustains minor injuries after emergency landing on lake. To: Rep. Tom Tiffany swims to safety after his plane made emergency landing on lake.Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany sustainsswims minorto injuriessafety after his plane made emergency landing on lake

   Story: Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany survives emergency plane landing in lake with minor injuriesRead the article
5. NBC NewsSep 9, 2:34 AM

   1. WasSupreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans' request to use new congressional map

      NowConflicting court rulings leave Missouri's congressional map in limbo

      • Who is namedNo longer names “Republicans”.
   Story: Supreme Court rejects Missouri GOP's attempt to use new congressional map in midtermsRead the article
6. NBC NewsSep 9, 2:34 AM

   1. Headline changed from: Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban the import of some autos, dairy and alcohol. To: Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban imports of some motorcycles, dairy and alcohol.Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban the importimports of some autos,motorcycles, dairy and alcohol

   Story: Trump administration bans Canadian dairy, motorcycles, alcohol imports amid escalating trade warRead the article
7. NBC NewsSep 9, 2:34 AM

   1. Headline changed from: U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after attempted attacks on Navy warship. To: U.S. strikes five Iranian tankers after attempted attacks on Navy warship, CENTCOM says.U.S. strikes five Iranian tankers after attempted attacks on Navy warship, CENTCOM says

      • AttributionAdded the attribution “says” — the claim is now put in someone's mouth.
   Story: US military strikes Iranian oil tankers in Persian GulfRead the article