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What kind of support does the government offer to help people in ...
A person who was briefed on the matter, who was not authorized to speak publicly, told me that Netanyahu is expected to meet Trump's Mideast envoy, Steve ...

NPR  ∙  July 10, 2025


In Peru, gangs target schools for extortion : NPR
OTIS: "They send us messages saying they know where we live," says the administrator, who requested anonymity because he fears retribution from the gangs.

NPR  ∙  July 7, 2025


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet President Trump ...
We spoke to a person briefed on the matter, who was not authorized to speak about it publicly, who said that Netanyahu and Trump will be discussing what ...

NPR  ∙  July 7, 2025


Texas Flooding Update, Trump And Netanyahu Meeting, Tariff Plans ...
We spoke to a person briefed on the matter, who was not authorized to speak about it publicly, who said that Netanyahu and Trump will be discussing what ...

NPR  ∙  July 7, 2025


Trump administration targets ATF, with plans to cut jobs and ease ...
... on the condition of anonymity to avoid retaliation. As the federal agency responsible for regulating the gun industry, the ATF investigates illegal gun ...

NPR  ∙  July 2, 2025


Trump pushes for a deal on Gaza, while Israel intensifies its military ...
In Israel, officials met over the weekend to discuss strategies to wrap up the war in Gaza. That's according to a person familiar with the matter who was not ...

NPR  ∙  June 30, 2025


DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. 78 people face charges for $2.5 billion in attempted health care fraud, DOJ ...

NPR  ∙  June 30, 2025


Israel holds ceasefire talks with Hamas, as new ground operation in ...
May 18, 2025 ... ... person who was briefed on the matter. The diplomacy comes after an extraordinary week in the region. Hamas released the last living U.S. citizen held ...

NPR  ∙  May 18, 2025


After promising transparency, RFK guts public records teams at HHS
Apr 3, 2025 ... ... did not want to be named because of fears of retribution. A few people have been left standing on other FOIA teams within these agencies, for now. Sponsor ...

NPR  ∙  April 3, 2025


A look into Iran's economic woes - NPR
Mar 5, 2025 ... Maryam, who did not want her last name used out of fear of government retribution, said just one day earlier her father had been alert and lively. She was ...

NPR  ∙  March 5, 2025


ICYMI: Measles Outbreak Claims First Life In West Texas : 1A - NPR
Feb 27, 2025 ... A woman, who chose to remain anonymous chose to remain anonymous, talks to a doctor ...

NPR  ∙  February 27, 2025


Israel launches airstrikes on Iran - NPR
Oct 26, 2024 ... Kat, what can you tell us about the strikes this morning? KAT LONSDORF, BYLINE: So NPR spoke with an official briefed on the matter who was not authorized to ...

NPR  ∙  October 26, 2024


Ukraine amps up drone production to get an edge in war against ...
Oct 15, 2024 ... “Our army needs a lot of them,” says Anton, a 35-year-old software developer, who declined to give his last name to avoid being targeted by Russia for his ...

NPR  ∙  October 15, 2024


For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid overhaul comes with risks
Sep 16, 2024 ... Stephanie, 39, asked to be identified by her first name only, because her two youngest kids don't know she's in treatment for opioid addiction. But ...

NPR  ∙  September 16, 2024


How one Mexican immigrant works to honor traditions across borders
Jul 16, 2024 ... He's asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his safety. Toya Sarno Jordan hide caption. toggle caption. Toya Sarno Jordan. Kevin is a typical ...

NPR  ∙  July 16, 2024


Chinese entrepreneurs aim to stay off the U.S. trade restriction list
May 31, 2024 ... His intended market is companies that make self-driving cars. Over glasses of tea, this entrepreneur explained his business but said he did not want to be named ...

NPR  ∙  May 31, 2024


Russian President Vladimir Putin won a landslide reelection victory ...
Mar 18, 2024 ... ... declined to provide his last name to Western media out of fear of reprisals. But beneath all the talk of unity, these elections had plenty of dissent ...

NPR  ∙  March 18, 2024


Biden ends drilling in ANWR, sparking criticism, as Willow ... - NPR
Sep 6, 2023 ... Senior administration officials said they have no updated timeline on the other lease sale required by the 2017 law in 2024. Most recently, Elise Joshi, a ...

NPR  ∙  September 6, 2023


Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, will speak with ... - NPR
Sep 21, 2022 ... ... not authorized to speak on the record. The plan to interview Thomas was announced shortly after the committee confirmed it will hold another public hearing ...

NPR  ∙  September 21, 2022


Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial - NPR
Jan 16, 2022 ... A person involved in the negotiations told NPR a deal would have Netanyahu admit to breach of trust, not bribery, and avoid prison. But disagreement remains ...

NPR  ∙  January 16, 2022


2020 Census Redistricting Data Expected By Sept. 30 - NPR
Feb 12, 2021 ... A senior Democratic aide who was briefed by the Census Bureau on Friday, but not authorized to speak ahead of the bureau's planned public announcement ...

NPR  ∙  February 12, 2021


Wuhan's Lockdown Memories 1 Year Later: Pride, Anger, Deep Pain
Jan 23, 2021 ... They only think, everything is good now," says a woman who asked to be identified by her last name, Zhong. Her 39-year-old son died from the coronavirus in ...

NPR  ∙  January 23, 2021


John Jones, veteran aide, candidate for OMB head - NPR
Nov 17, 2020 ... His CBC background is helping him a lot," a senior Democratic aide familiar with the discussions told NPR. John Jones is former chief of staff to Rep ...

NPR  ∙  November 17, 2020


Hundreds Of Prisoners Have Died In U.S. From Coronavirus - NPR
May 17, 2020 ... He asked to be identified by his first name because he's afraid of retaliation from prison staff. JOSH: He went over to medical several times, and they just ...

NPR  ∙  May 17, 2020


Special Section: Anonymous sourcing - NPR
Feb 11, 2019 ... As an ethical matter, we would not want to reveal the identity of an anonymous source unless that person has consented to the disclosure. That's why we take ...

NPR  ∙  February 11, 2019


GOP Lawmaker Requested 'Sensitive' Email Audit Of His Own Staff
Jun 1, 2018 ... The IT receipt was provided by a congressional source who requested anonymity in order to share an internal U.S. House of Representatives document. The ...

NPR  ∙  June 1, 2018


NFL To Demand Cowboys Owner Reimburse Legal Fees, Reports Say
Feb 27, 2018 ... The story was first reported by The New York Times, and since then, other publications have had sources speak off the record. NPR has not independently ...

NPR  ∙  February 27, 2018


Refugees Struggle With Mental Illness, Suicide Attempts Increase
Jun 20, 2017 ... She did not want her last name used because she fears for her family in Damascus. MANAL: (Through interpreter) It's hot and very dirty in this camp - the ...

NPR  ∙  June 20, 2017


View From The Middle East: Trump Victory Reaction - NPR
Nov 9, 2016 ... And an Egyptian doctor who asked that his name not be used says Trump's controversial pledge on immigration, especially to block Muslims, has really resonated ...

NPR  ∙  November 9, 2016


Amid Political Dysfunction, Beirut Residents Suffer The Stench Of ...
Jul 30, 2015 ... She wouldn't give her name because she criticizes powerful people — Lebanon's politicians, whom she holds responsible for the garbage crisis. "I hope they ...

NPR  ∙  July 30, 2015


Report: Israel Spied On U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran : The Two-Way
Mar 24, 2015 ... ... official, briefed on the matter, told the newspaper. Israeli officials denied spying on the nuclear talks and said they had received the details from French ...

NPR  ∙  March 24, 2015


An Anonymous Editor Thinks What The 'Times' Did Was Funny - NPR
Feb 25, 2015 ... Is "always wanted to be an anonymous source" a valid reason to grant anonymity? No, Korva. But was it OK this time? Speaking anonymously because he doesn't want ...

NPR  ∙  February 25, 2015


4 Killed In Jerusalem Synagogue Attack, Israeli Police Say - NPR
Nov 18, 2014 ... He declined to give his last name. Police spokeswoman Lubi Samri said the attackers were Palestinians from east Jerusalem, which has been the scene of ...

NPR  ∙  November 18, 2014


Hillary Clinton Films That GOP Objected To Are Canceled - NPR
Oct 1, 2013 ... The NBC executives would not speak for attribution because the network was limiting comment to its official statement." Sponsor Message. The RNC now says ...

NPR  ∙  October 1, 2013


National Reaction To The Zimmerman Verdict: 'What Next?' - NPR
Jul 14, 2013 ... Transcript. Enlarge this image. A woman, who refused to be identified, carries a young boy on her shoulders as she participates in a rally Sunday in Baltimore ...

NPR  ∙  July 14, 2013


Did Roberts Flip On The Health Care Decision? : It's All Politics - NPR
Jul 3, 2012 ... She reported that she had two sources "with specific knowledge of the deliberations." That could be a law clerk or a justice's spouse, or even a justice. Or ...

NPR  ∙  July 3, 2012


In A Syrian Souk, Support For The Regime Falters - NPR
Jun 28, 2012 ... ... wouldn't give his name. "The strike, of course, it is unusual. It is something very new in the Syrian society, because it's a police regime here," he says ...

NPR  ∙  June 28, 2012


'Bath Salts' Drug Suspected In Miami Face-Eating Attack - NPR
May 30, 2012 ... The Miami Herald has posted a story based on an interview with a woman who says she was Eugene's girlfriend (she was granted anonymity). The key graphs ...

NPR  ∙  May 30, 2012


Reports: JPMorgan's Losses Could Top $4 Billion; Key Exec Departs
May 14, 2012 ... ... according to someone close to the matter. That would mean a possible total loss of more than $4 billion, though the positions also could rebound in value ...

NPR  ∙  May 14, 2012


Iraqi Interpreters Hope Visas Come Before Militants - NPR
Dec 27, 2011 ... Johnnie, who did not want his name used because he fears for his safety, signed up for the same reason many interpreters did. "Because I want to do a good ...

NPR  ∙  December 27, 2011


Reports: Albert Pujols Has Signed To Play For The Angels - NPR
Dec 8, 2011 ... USA Today, citing "a person involved in the negotiations," says the deal is worth $250 million. ESPN and the Post-Dispatch also have that figure. MLB.com ...

NPR  ∙  December 8, 2011


Cain Allegations: The Latest Developments : The Two-Way - NPR
Nov 4, 2011 ... -- "People who had direct knowledge of the complaints at the time have told NPR that they detail persistent harassment by Cain," NPR's Liz Halloran reports ...

NPR  ∙  November 4, 2011


Cain Accuser Won't Release Name; New Details Emerge - NPR
Nov 3, 2011 ... People who had direct knowledge of the complaints against Cain at the time have told NPR that they detail persistent harassment.

NPR  ∙  November 3, 2011


Thousands Protest Across Syria Despite Crackdown - NPR
May 13, 2011 ... He asked that his name not be used for fear of reprisals by the government. In Damascus, the capital, three rallies were held — the largest number of ...

NPR  ∙  May 13, 2011


How A Government Shutdown Would Play Out : The Two-Way - NPR
Apr 6, 2011 ... ... spoke on background, laid out how a shutdown would affect departments and agencies. Sponsor Message. The Federal Housing Administration, for example, would ...

NPR  ∙  April 6, 2011


U.S. Military Seeks More Time For Afghan Counterinsurgency - NPR
Aug 11, 2010 ... “Their argument,” said one senior administration official, who would not speak for attribution about the internal policy discussions, “is that while we've ...

NPR  ∙  August 11, 2010


Archives Bans Photography In Rotunda - NPR
Feb 24, 2010 ... The one guy our producer Melissa Gray caught wouldn't give his name, but he's typical of most flashers. He's got a digital device and he doesn't know how to ...

NPR  ∙  February 24, 2010


U.S. Delivers Humanitarian Aid To Georgia - NPR
Aug 27, 2008 ... The spokesperson refused to be identified. Moscow has criticized the U.S. for bringing humanitarian aid into Georgia on military ships. The United States ...

NPR  ∙  August 27, 2008


After Texas Raid, Officials Work to Help New Orphans - NPR
Apr 17, 2008 ... The mothers of these children have been speaking out since they were separated from their children, like this mother who would not give her name.

NPR  ∙  April 17, 2008


Finding Redemption Through Acceptance - NPR
Dec 9, 2007 ... She requested anonymity because of ongoing death threats against interrogators. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption. toggle caption. Mark Wilson/Getty ...

NPR  ∙  December 9, 2007