how do I get the AP to issue a corrected version of a story?

Question

In a story about the airstirkes in Somalia, the AP has listed it as "Operation BlackHawk Down".
Having been there, I clearly remember it as being called "Restore Hope".
No one ever plans to not get the support they need and have to run away from the enemy.

Answer 1

That should tell the public something about the AP, in that they write stories about things they know nothing about.

The odds that the AP will pay attention the the average reader is slim.

Personally, I would point that out to James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal Opinion page, or some well-known blogger who loves to pummel the AP.

Answer 2

Good luck with getting the AP to correct a version of a story. Write the editor...they may print your letter in the editor's column.