I know you’re just the messenger, but it wasn’t “corrected” before people read it.
Plus it was done deliberately to hurt Palin.
The NYT probably only “corrected” it after their lawyers told them that Palin could sue their pants off. I hope she wins.
page One above the fold: You are a murderer!
several days later....
Page 20 amongst other stuff: well, maybe not an an actual murderer.