Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Saks in Talks for $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan to Keep Doors Open ...
30 totaling more than $100 million, has been negotiating a forbearance with some of its creditors, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 4, 2026


Oil market may absorb Maduro shock as global supplies swell
Key facilities such as Jose port, the Amuay refinery and oil areas in the Orinoco Belt are still operational, said the people, who declined to be named because ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


Venezuela Path to Elections Is Unclear After Maduro's Ouster ...
... declined to be named to avoid repercussions. Much will hinge on how authorities classify Maduro's sudden removal from office. In a ruling issued Sunday, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 4, 2026


Indonesia's Prabowo Tightens Grip on Plantations, Mines with Vast ...
Others, facing little choice, agreed to joint ventures with the state, according to officials from two palm companies, who declined to be named. For those ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 4, 2026


Myanmar junta releases over 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty
I hope he will be released as soon as possible,” said the man, who declined to be named due to security concerns. Decisive lead. Myanmar's junta opened ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


The one thing Katy Perry adores most about Justin Trudeau as it ...
... Katy Perry likes Justin Trudeau's 'lack of interest in fame,' a source said. @katyperry/Instagram © OK Magazine. Katy Perry surprised fans by ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


The four British Christmas traditions Prince Harry yearns for most ...
... a source said. MEGA © OK Magazine. Royal exile Prince Harry marked his seventh consecutive Christmas away from the royal family, as tensions following ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


Jordan Love will be the Packers' backup QB on Sunday
Indeed, a source said, Love will be the backup to Tune on Sunday. With backups throughout the lineup, it's almost impossible to believe the Packers would risk ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


AEW stars & Japanese legends send Hiroshi Tanahashi off into ...
Tanahashi then received the ten-bell salute in the middle of the ring, drawing an official close to his 26-year career. Read more: Former WWE Writer Shares ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


U.S. plan to 'run' Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty ...
... according to a person close to her team. On Sunday, she and her supporters once again urged the Venezuelan diaspora to rally in the streets. But with the ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 4, 2026


Wisconsin gets QB in portal by landing Colton Joseph from Old ...
... a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because Colorado hasn't announced its new arrivals. Colorado also had ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 4, 2026


Syrian and Israeli officials set to resume US-mediated talks in Paris ...
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, told The Associated Press that the delegation on the ...

ABC News  ∙  January 4, 2026


Art, crowds & colour: Chitra Santhe returns to Bengaluru
An art collector, who bought three high-value works and declined to be named, said artists often don't receive fair returns when their work moves through ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


Nicolas Maduro breaks silence as he's led in cuffs into DEA ...
An official familiar with the situation revealed that Flores is still undergoing additional medical examinations in a hangar. According to Miller, once at ...

MSN  ∙  January 4, 2026


Top hedge funds led by D.E.Shaw, Bridgewater and Balyasny ...
Millennium gained 10.5% during the year, while Citadel's flagship Wellington fund posted a 10.2% return, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 3, 2026


Starmer's First Threat of 2026 Is Streeting and a Restless Labour Right
... on condition of anonymity discussing internal party matters. That's because Streeting, who's generally viewed as being on the right of the party, currently ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 3, 2026


Jaguars and new left tackle Cole Van Lanen agree to 3-year ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side confirmed the deal. ESPN and NFL Network reported the extension was ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 3, 2026


LAPD investigation continues into New Year's Eve shooting by ICE ...
One neighbor, who declined to give his name, remembered hearing gunfire in a courtyard area and seeing at least 10 LAPD vehicles. Video taken at the scene ...

LA Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


'Chinese Peptides' Are the Latest Biohacking Trend in the Tech ...
(She spoke on the condition of anonymity because she worried that her use of the drugs would affect her career prospects. Biohackers who are addressing their ...

New York Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


US carrying out strikes in Venezuela, US official says | Reuters
The official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not provide details. Sign up here. Reporting by Idrees Ali. Our Standards: The Thomson ...

Reuters  ∙  January 3, 2026


Air India pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol ...
... person familiar with the matter said. Two breathalyser tests conducted by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport showed the pilot was unfit for ...

Reuters  ∙  January 3, 2026


Air India pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol ...
The person requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media. In a statement on Saturday, Transport Canada said it would engage with Air ...

CNBC  ∙  January 3, 2026


Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike ...
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. It was the first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the boat strikes began, a significant ...

ABC News  ∙  January 3, 2026


Maduro Accused of 25 Years of Narco-Terrorism Crimes by DOJ ...
He's expected to make his first court appearance on Monday, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing logistics. The indictment charges ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 3, 2026


Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela | CNN
“This was the moment I realized it was something more serious,” said the 23-year-old, who asked not to be identified for security reasons. “My neighbors ...

CNN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuelan opposition activists in Madrid warily cheer Maduro ...
"But we must ensure that the transition is orderly, peaceful and respectful," said the person, who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the ...

Reuters  ∙  January 3, 2026


Somali women entrepreneurs rev up Minnesota's economy
Several women shopkeepers who were still open welcomed me into their stores but ultimately declined to be named for fear of retaliation by ICE. One woman ...

Star Tribune  ∙  January 3, 2026


Oil Market May Absorb Maduro Shock as Global Supplies Swell
Key facilities such as Jose port, the Amuay refinery and oil areas in the Orinoco Belt are still operational, said the people, who declined to be named because ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  January 3, 2026


C.I.A. Source Inside Venezuelan Government Helped Track Maduro ...
The C.I.A. had a group of officers on the ground in Venezuela working clandestinely beginning in August, according to a person familiar with the agency's work.

New York Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


A visual timeline of Maduro's capture - The Washington Post
... according to a person familiar with that deployment. Delta Force, known within the clandestine community as the Combat Applications Group, is among the ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 3, 2026


On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance - Los ...
“They want our oil and they say it's theirs,” said Roberto, 65, a taxi driver who declined to give his last name for security reasons. “Venezuelans don't ...

LA Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuela Live Updates: Maduro Arrives in NYC; Trump Says U.S. ...
... declined to give his last name, said he lost everything in the airstrike. Several people were gathered outside on Saturday afternoon while others searched ...

New York Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuela Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will 'Run the Country ...
Another person, a 70-year-old man named Jorge who declined to give his last name, said he “lost everything” when the bomb exploded. Image. Zolan Kanno-Youngs.

New York Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


Analysis: Trump doesn't seem interested in working with ...
One resident of Caracas, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, told CNN she saw the US removing Maduro while leaving Rodríguez in charge of ...

CNN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Unanswered phones, painful questions haunt Swiss resort as first ...
“I mean, there's probably no chance” he's alive, she told CNN after nearly two full days of no news of his fate. She asked to remain anonymous out of respect ...

CNN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Live updates: Maduro, wife brought to New York after being ...
One resident, a surgeon who asked to remain anonymous for security reasons, shared video with CNN showing shattered building walls, punctured vehicles and ...

CNN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuelans 'Crying Tears of Joy' After Maduro's Downfall ...
Another resident who asked to remain anonymous told Newsweek: "I woke up at 2 a.m. because of the noise of the explosions in several parts, a lot of ...

Newsweek  ∙  January 3, 2026


Tony Dokoupil's 'CBS Evening News' run to start early amid ...
One person familiar with the matter said the anchor was to have started in Miami, on Monday. What Saturday's news will do to the scheduled start of ...

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


U.S. raid to capture Maduro relied on months of preparation ...
The CIA had a source within the Venezuelan government who provided information on Maduro's movement and locations, a person familiar with the matter said.

Washington Post  ∙  January 3, 2026


Samsung reshapes Bixby with Perplexity AI
However, people close to the matter suggest the arrangement allows flexibility for Samsung to continue working with multiple AI partners, preserving ...

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuela vice president Rodriguez in Russia, four sources say ...
Her brother, Jorge Rodriguez, the head of the national assembly, is in Caracas, three sources with knowledge of his whereabouts said. Sign up here. Delcy ...

Reuters  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuela's oil facilities unscathed in US strike, sources say | Reuters
... a U.S. strike to extract the country's president, two sources with knowledge of the operations of energy company PDVSA said.

Reuters  ∙  January 3, 2026


Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto makes MLB decision: Report
Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has reportedly reached an agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ...

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuela oil production intact despite US action, sources say
... sources with knowledge of the operations of energy company PDVSA said. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Investigation underway after firework damages Maui home
The homeowners, who did not want to be identified, said the blast occurred just before 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Day to a corner of their Kahului home.

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Inside 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' the U.S. Effort to Capture ...
... on condition of anonymity to describe preliminary reports. Later, General Caine told reporters that the fighter planes, bombers and drones came into ...

New York Times  ∙  January 3, 2026


North Oakland barbershop owner arrested in deadly shooting
A man who declined to give his name said he helps run the barbershop with Broach. "Someone lost their life," the man said. "That's what I was told coming in ...

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


LAPD investigation continues into fatal New Year's Eve shooting by ...
One neighbor, who declined to give his name, remembered hearing gunfire in a courtyard area and seeing at least 10 LAPD vehicles. Video taken at the scene ...

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Venezuela vice president Rodriguez in Russia, four sources say
Jan 3 (Reuters) - Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is in Russia, four sources familiar with her movements said on Saturday, after President Donald ...

MSN  ∙  January 3, 2026


Inside the US capture of Nicolás Maduro | CNN Politics
... sources familiar with the plans told CNN. The team found out “how he moved, where he lived, where he traveled, what he ate, what he wore, what were his pets ...

CNN  ∙  January 3, 2026