Anonymous Source Tracker

Examples of how major English-language news organizations use anonymous sources. Updated daily.


Radiant Unloads BHP Iron Ore in China as Trader Tests Curbs ...
Meanwhile, Chinese customs has been stepping up checks to screen for cargoes of BHP ore, said two of the people, who declined to be named discussing a sensitive ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 12, 2026


Thousands gather statewide in anti-ICE protests, including hundreds ...
One of the event's organizers, 52-year-old Huntington Beach resident Denise G., who declined to give her last name, said they've been gathering in front of ...

LA Times  ∙  January 12, 2026


Glencore signs off on $600m Mt Isa rescue while in Rio Tinto (ASX ...
A former colleague of Rio chief executive Simon Trott, who did not want to be named, described the West Australian as a “pragmatist not an idealist”. The ...

The Australian  ∙  January 11, 2026


Venezuela's New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship ...
... on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. That unlikely pact, the first publicly known instance of military cooperation ...

New York Times  ∙  January 11, 2026


Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources ...
... there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 11, 2026


Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential conversations. Asked about planning for potential strikes, the White House referred to Mr. Trump's ...

New York Times  ∙  January 11, 2026


Paramount Skydance playing the waiting game to upend Netflix's ...
... sources close to the talks. Plan A, of course, was trying to convince WBD CEO David Zaslav and his board led by Samuel DiPiazza that its $30-a-share, all ...

New York Post  ∙  January 11, 2026


Companies scramble to secure ships, assemble operations to ...
... operations to transfer the crude safely from vessels and dilapidated Venezuelan ports, four sources familiar with the operations said.

Reuters  ∙  January 11, 2026


Liberal NYC pols' plans to give themselves 16% raises squashed ...
“The body has never done their own pay raise, so that wasn't a path she was comfortable with” a source close to Menin said. Advertisement. “She wants to make ...

New York Post  ∙  January 11, 2026


Nick Reiner's daunting 'side effect of medication' might be linked to ...
... -related weight gain, according to a source close to the family. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  January 11, 2026


Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben tie the knot in a dreamy Udaipur ...
The couple got married in a dreamy Christian ceremony on Saturday, surrounded by their close friends and family members, confirmed a source close to the couple.

MSN  ∙  January 11, 2026


Iranian student killed during protests was shot in head 'from close ...
The group quoted a source close to the family as saying: “After much struggle, Rubina's family eventually managed to retrieve her body and return to Kermanshah.

The Guardian  ∙  January 11, 2026


Social media reacts to Alex Bregman signing, Bears comeback ...
10, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal has not ...

USA Today  ∙  January 11, 2026


How Bain took over a $1.6bn Native American casino in South Korea
A person familiar with Mohegan's operations in South Korea said the casino operator had also struggled to cater to a different customer base in Asia ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 11, 2026


Germany to pitch Arctic NATO mission as Greenland, EU brace for ...
... declined to be identified discussing confidential plans. While US President Donald Trump has long mused about making Greenland a part of the US for national ...

MSN  ∙  January 11, 2026


Germany to Pitch Arctic NATO Mission to Ease Greenland Rift
... declined to be identified discussing confidential plans. While US President Donald Trump has long mused about making Greenland a part of the US for national ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  January 11, 2026


India eyes new markets with US trade deal limbo
... declined to be identified. "Who says we can't be flexible?" 'Eggs in one basket'. India's goods exports rose a surprising 19 percent in November 2025 ...

MSN  ∙  January 11, 2026


Trump critics stage anti-ICE protest along Muncie's McGalliard Road
A woman who declined to give her name said she was at Sunday's rally "because of everything that's happened over the past year." "Donald Trump is a travesty ...

USA Today  ∙  January 11, 2026


Minnesota shooting solidifies the anxieties of people who track ICE ...
“I mean, gosh, we're like, moms in Toyota Corollas,” said one Minneapolis-area activist who participates in anti-ICE patrols and declined to give her name ...

CNN  ∙  January 11, 2026


Hopes wane for survivors in Philippine garbage site collapse
Another woman, who declined to give her name, said the lack of information about her older sister, a landfill employee, had been agonising. “We feel like we ...

MSN  ∙  January 11, 2026


The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease - BBC News
Patients reported excessive sweating and excessive drooling. Several exhibited Capgras Delusion, which causes someone to believe that a person close to them has ...

BBC  ∙  January 11, 2026


Indian oil refiners see opportunity in Donald Trump's Venezuela action
A person close to Reliance said the company would “buy from wherever they can get the best quality at the best price, like any other business”. “We await ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 11, 2026


How Trump's capture of Maduro can be traced to Marco Rubio's ...
... a Republican operative close to Rubio told CNN. “It didn't change his goals, but it reframed his argument.” In South Florida, many Cubans have grown ...

CNN  ∙  January 11, 2026


Commanders go young, hire David Blough as their offensive ...
The Washington Commanders are promoting assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to be their next offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the matter ...

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


Parents mobilize to stand watch for ICE outside MN schools
Paul parent who declined to give her last name for safety reasons, said she has been “blown away” by the generosity of parents, families and community ...

Star Tribune  ∙  January 10, 2026


Lots of companies are eager to spend in Venezuela — except the ...
“The real question is if Venezuela is aware” of the new oil licenses, according to a person familiar with the effort to reach out to oil companies. The ...

Politico  ∙  January 10, 2026


WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations ...
The league offered one, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday night on condition of ...

ABC News  ∙  January 10, 2026


Rare Comic Introducing Superman Sells Privately for $15 Million ...
Both the buyer and seller asked to remain anonymous. The history of this particular copy, which originally sold for 10 cents, is a saga of its own. In 1996 ...

New York Times  ∙  January 10, 2026


2026 is the year of obesity pills from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly
She declined to provide her last name due to concerns about stigma associated with GLP-1s. Deborah said she would consider an oral GLP-1 because she is ...

CNBC  ∙  January 10, 2026


'ICE Out for Good': Huge crowds in Bay Area, nation protest Trump
Teresa Martinez, left, and Dora, who declined to provide her last name, film marchers from inside D'Lore hair salon in San Francisco's Mission District on ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 10, 2026


Exclusive: Vitol to load first diluent cargo under Venezuela supply ...
... supply agreement announced just days ago by President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday.

Reuters  ∙  January 10, 2026


'Anger, grief and tear gas:' outrage in Minnesota after ICE shooting
“It's terrifying,” said one local teacher, who declined to give his name. “They're sending in agents who are poorly trained to do a job they're not ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 10, 2026


Brooks Koepka, out from LIV Golf, applies for PGA Tour membership ...
They spoke on condition of anonymity because it has not been made public. Koepka's manager at Hambric Sports, Blake Smith, said he would not have a comment ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  January 10, 2026


Video shows armed men beating a Palestinian in the Israeli ...
Both spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. Workers fled when they saw the settlers coming on Thursday but Yassin is deaf and couldn't hear ...

Newsday  ∙  January 10, 2026


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... to two senior government enforcement sources briefed on the matter. Prev · 181 · 182 · 183 · 184 · 185 · 186 · 187 · 188 · 189 · 190 · Next · U.S. · Blue City ...

Fox News  ∙  January 10, 2026


NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani quietly makes it harder to monitor Tren ...
... the source said the source said.

New York Post  ∙  January 10, 2026


January 10, 2026 — Iran protests spread, death toll mounts amid ...
Each of them had been shot in the head and neck, the source said in recordings sent to IranWire. A day later, protests in the same area were also met with a ...

CNN  ∙  January 10, 2026


US used powerful sonic weapon in Venezuela during raid to capture ...
But yes, some,” the source said. “And we've had versions for decades.” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in handcuffs, escorted by two DEA agents. 4.

New York Post  ∙  January 10, 2026


After Trump attack, RTX decides that winning move is not to play
... people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. Doing so risked attracting more attention, they said.

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


Protesters in Tehran describe seeing 'bodies piled up' in hospitals ...
On Friday night, however, security forces brandishing military rifles killed “many people,” they said speaking on the condition of anonymity for security ...

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


Exclusive: CIA highlighted Cuba's grim economy but gave mixed ...
... on the condition of anonymity to share sensitive information. CUBA 'READY TO FALL': TRUMP. These assessments are notable because Trump and other U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  January 10, 2026


Scoop: Bannon quietly making moves toward 2028 run
Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon is laying the groundwork for a 2028 run for president, two people familiar with his thinking tell Axios.

Axios  ∙  January 10, 2026


How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's Leader, Became Vital to Trump's ...
Rodríguez requested anonymity to discuss private conversations or because of concerns over retaliation. Her allies say her obsession with work is driven by ...

New York Times  ∙  January 10, 2026


Neighbors at East Portland apartments describe aftermath of Border ...
Video shared with KGW from a neighbor who did not want to be identified shows medics addressing one of the shooting victims on a sidewalk inside this apartment ...

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


Alex Bregman signing contract with Chicago Cubs: What we know
10, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal has not ...

USA Today  ∙  January 10, 2026


Man wins $1 million in lottery thanks to his brother: 'I couldn't believe it'
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, additionally shared what he now plans to do with the life-changing amount.

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


Iran embassy flag replaced with pre-revolution symbol in London ...
... declined to give her last name. “The internet has been shut down … We get very little information from inside Iran,” she added. “But, you know, people are ...

The Australian  ∙  January 10, 2026


Parents stand watch for ICE outside Minnesota schools
Paul parent who declined to give her last name for safety reasons, said she has been “blown away” by the generosity of parents, families and community ...

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


Washington National Opera to exit Kennedy Center after 50 years ...
Some WNO board members are resigning," one of the Kennedy Center's 37 board members, who asked to remain anonymous, said in a statement sent to THR.

MSN  ∙  January 10, 2026


National storm over ICE killing scrambles political picture over ...
Another Republican strategist working on a high-profile campaign this year, who asked to remain anonymous to speak candidly, argued that immigration was ...

The Hill  ∙  January 10, 2026