Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Vance Boelter identified as suspect in shootings of Democratic ...
A source said earlier in the day that the list named prominent individuals in Minnesota who have been outspoken in their support of reproductive rights.

MSNBC  ∙  June 15, 2025


Israel's Attack in Iran Echoes Its Strategy Against Hezbollah - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity because of lack of authorization to discuss operational details. The result was not clear. In May, Israel had threatened to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


Live Updates: Israel Launches New Strikes on Iran as Trump Calls ...
Mehrdad, a 40-year-old resident of Mashhad, Iran, who asked to be identified only by his first name out of fear of his safety, said in an interview that ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


Ex-Syrian official claims Assad gave order to kill Austin Tice in 2013 ...
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. Whether Hassan actually tried to push ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 15, 2025


BT CEO Says AI Advances Could Deepen Job Cuts: FT - Bloomberg
... person familiar with the matter. Kirkby also said that she didn't think the value of broadband network Openreach is reflected in the company's share price ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 15, 2025


Fear grips Iranians with some fleeing the capital as conflict with ...
Like other people in Iran who spoke with CNN, the resident asked to remain anonymous out of concern for their safety. There was chaos as residents ran down ...

CNN  ∙  June 15, 2025


'Keep calm and enjoy': Italian village enlists 'street tutors' to ease ...
“I have worked here for 17 years and it wasn't the first time the bridge got congested in that way,” said one local who asked to remain anonymous. “The main ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 15, 2025


Real Madrid's academy players at the Club World Cup – who are ...
The Athletic has spoken to training-ground sources, who asked to remain anonymous to protect their position, to find out which of these players could be set to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


How Amy Coney Barrett Is Confounding the Right and the Left - The ...
But he waved them away, according to someone familiar with the discussions. He wanted a nominee religious conservatives would applaud, and with an election ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US officials ...
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said top U.S. officials have been in constant communications with Israeli officials in the days since ...

Reuters  ∙  June 15, 2025


Desmond Bane trade: Grizzlies guard to Magic for players, picks
A person with knowledge of the trade confirmed the deal to USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt. The person requested anonymity because he's not authorized to speak ...

USA Today  ∙  June 15, 2025


Mediobanca May Delay Shareholder Vote on Banca Generali Bid ...
... to takeover Banca Generali SpA, according to people familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified while discussing private information.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 15, 2025


Israel and Iran Trade Attacks as Toll From Conflict Mounts - The New ...
... asked to be identified only by his first name. In Israel, orange-vested emergency workers were clambering over rubble on Sunday morning in the central ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


Live Updates: Israel Says It Attacked Headquarters of Powerful ...
Ilya asked to be identified only by his first name for security reasons. The surprise attacks on Iran, which began on Friday, have highlighted the country's ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


'Golden Share' in U.S. Steel Gives Trump Extraordinary Control ...
The terms of the arrangement were hammered out in meetings that went late into the night on Wednesday and Thursday, according to two people familiar with the ...

New York Times  ∙  June 15, 2025


Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ...
“We see tourism as a means to extract value from our cities and regions,” said one organiser, who asked not to be named. “We are not some sort of mine. This ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 15, 2025


Exclusive: US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue ...
... sources said, suggesting a more permanent trade deal between the world's two largest economies is unlikely before then. Advertisement · Scroll to continue.

Reuters  ∙  June 15, 2025


Minnesota assassination suspect Vance Boelter allegedly had ...
Police believe that when the shooter opened fire, he was wearing a latex mask that looked realistic, sources said. Authorities said they've identified 57-year- ...

ABC News  ∙  June 15, 2025


Israel Attacks Iran: Tehran's Middle East Influence Collapses ...
During those, Tehran's responses were carefully calibrated to avoid a full-fledged war. Still, a Gulf official who declined to be named because of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 15, 2025


Leading players urge Labor to tighten rules for cashed-up political ...
One influential lobbyist who declined to be named so they could speak freely warned that a small number of players exaggerated their influence and access in ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 15, 2025


Trump ally Ric Grenell says he'd 'look at' California bid if Kamala ...
Citing sources close to her, the outlet added that Harris – a former US senator for California – was giving herself until the end of the summer to make a ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 15, 2025


Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings captured after manhunt ...
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, cleans up outside his home after it was raided by law enforcement on Saturday, in Minneapolis, Minn. ( ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 15, 2025


Live updates: Manhunt continues for suspect in shootings of ...
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, cleans up ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Fear grips Iranians with some fleeing the capital as conflict with ...
Like other people in Iran who spoke with CNN, the resident asked to remain anonymous out of concern for their safety. 7 of the Biggest RMD Mistakes People ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Philly immigrants received a Father's Day surprise: orders to report ...
A Honduran woman, Caty, who declined to provide her last name out of fear of retaliation, came and left in just a few hours, holding hands with her two children ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Trump presides over a military parade amid turmoil at home and ...
“Just my nation,” said Chris, who declined to give his last name. Tasha Etienne, who came from Maryland, said she was there to support her son, a soldier ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Bet, lose, repeat: Desperation dressed as side hustle
Another bettor, who declined to be named, said he wagers daily because he sees it as an easy way to make money. “Even if I do not win today, tomorrow I will ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Airbus is said to be close to jet deal with Poland's LOT Airlines
Due to the confidential nature of the talks, those sources requested anonymity, Reuters reported. Expand article logo Continue reading. Related video ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Families Hold Funerals for Air India Crash Victims
One victim's relative who did not want to be named told AFP they had been instructed not to open the coffin when they receive it. Witnesses reported seeing ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Cycling world reacts to 'discriminatory' new handlebar rules: "All our ...
"These new rules are hugely discriminatory against women and smaller men," an anonymous source told Bikeradar. "Cervélo said in the last meeting that 14 of ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


What We Know About Suspected Minnesota Shooter Vance Boelter
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, speaks ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Video: Nagpur Girl Falls Off Zipline As Harness Rope Snaps In ...
A 12-year-old girl from Maharashtra's Nagpur suffered severe injuries after she fell during a zipline ride in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Texas Rangers right-hander set to take pitching opportunity in Korea
... a person with direct knowledge of the move told The Dallas Morning News. Garabito, 29, was on the 40-man ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


A 'formidable public servant.' Who was Melissa Hortman, the ...
... official briefed on the matter told CNN. CNN has learned all the Democratic members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation were on the suspect's alleged ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Girl Falls From 30-Ft-Height As Zipline Breaks In Manali: Video
According to a person close to the family, she suffered multiple fractures and underwent surgery a few days ago. Her father confirmed that her condition is ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


Search resumes for missing swimmer in Mississippi River
James, who declined to give his last name, was there when it all started, Mannecke said. "Last night, about 9:30-9:45 (p.m.), three boys were swimming on a ...

MSN  ∙  June 15, 2025


ICE ordered to pause most raids on farms, hotels and restaurants ...
... a person familiar with the matter. The order to scale back U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids came from Trump himself, the person familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  June 14, 2025


A Miscalculation by Iran Led to Israeli Strikes' Extensive Toll ...
They all asked not to be named to discuss sensitive information. Officials said that the night of Israel's attack, senior military commanders did not ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Live updates: Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman fatally shot ...
Tim Walz spoke with Vice President JD Vance Saturday about the targeted attacks against elected officials in the state, according to a source close to the ...

CNN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Trump presides over a military parade amid turmoil at home and ...
But Walz didn't hear from Trump, a source close to Walz said. The crowd built slowly on the Mall in the humid afternoon hours, with rain threatening ...

NBC News  ∙  June 14, 2025


What I'm hearing about Cam York and other Flyers offseason ...
But a source close to York told The Athletic this week that the club and the player are still having conversations, which began last month. Both a short ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Russia's Summer Offensive in Ukraine Gains Ground With New ...
... asked to be identified only by his first name in keeping with military protocol. Image. An adult and a child carrying umbrellas walk past a building with a ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


What Led to 4 Detainees Escaping a Migrant Facility in Newark ...
“He told me he was scared and didn't know what would happen to him,” said the woman, who asked to be identified only by her first name, Cecilia, because she ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Steven Adams agrees to a 3-year, $39M contract extension with the ...
Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets, according to a person familiar with the ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 14, 2025


HSBC Hastens Search to Find Next Chairman as Tucker's Exit Nears
came as a surprise to some of his fellow board members, who thought they'd have more time to find his replacement, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 14, 2025


Arrest Made After 'Credible Threat' to Texas Lawmakers, Official ...
The threat had prompted the temporary closure of the Texas State Capitol grounds, and the law enforcement official, speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


In Brazil, a familiar question: Is the president too old to run again ...
... on the condition of anonymity to candidly describe their impressions. They say Lula is largely the same but is now slower to make decisions, far more ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 14, 2025


Two Major Energy Facilities in Tehran Hit in Israeli Strikes - The New ...
... on the condition of anonymity to share sensitive operational details. A woman named Shirin, who lives near the gasoline depot in northern Tehran and asked ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Group chat mistake reveals man is being fired from his job ...
The 30-year-old systems engineer, who asked to remain anonymous, had been hired to help automate database and CRM software functions at a local hospital network ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 14, 2025


Minnesota lawmakers shot in targeted attack: Photos from the scene
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, speaks with a Minneapolis police officer outside his home on June 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025