Anonymous Source Tracker

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


PetroChina reconsiders sale of natural gas pipeline assets: sources
Jul 24, 2014 ... ... people who were briefed on the matter people who were briefed on the matter by the Chinese energy giant told ...

Reuters  ∙  July 25, 2014


Obama's new approach: Keep 'hope and change' alive
Jul 25, 2014 ... ... a Democratic operative close to Obama who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he didn't want to talk strategy. But given that Democrats must do all ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 25, 2014


Kerry Proposes Weeklong Halt to Fighting in Gaza Strip - ny times
Jul 24, 2014 ... ... an official involved in the negotiations said on Friday. As soon as the truce took effect, Palestinian and Israeli officials would begin negotiations on the ...

New York Times  ∙  July 25, 2014


I went to Central America to find out why all those children are ...
Jul 21, 2014 ... That's where I met Esvin, a man who recycles garbage for a living (he declined to give his last name). He can make 100 quetzales, the equivalent of about ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2014


Lindt Nears a Deal to Buy Russell Stover Candies - DealBook
Jul 13, 2014 ... ... according to a person briefed on the matter. Earlier this year, another person briefed on the process said Russell Stover was expected to sell for about $1 ...

New York Times  ∙  July 14, 2014


Man Attacked By Scorpion While Shopping for Bananas at Walmart
Jun 25, 2014 ... The man, who did not wish to be identified, said he felt a pinch as something latched onto his hand, CBS Pittsburgh reports. “I yanked my arm out and flung ...

Time  ∙  June 25, 2014


French Officials Twist U.S. Arms in Bank Inquiry - The New York Times
Jun 2, 2014 ... President François Hollande recently reached out to the White House to raise concerns about a plea deal, according to people briefed on the matter ...

New York Times  ∙  June 3, 2014


NBA Vows to Press On in its Case Against Sterling - TIME
May 23, 2014 ... The Associated Press, ESPN and other media outlets reported Friday that, according to anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Sterling has opted to ...

Time  ∙  May 23, 2014


UN blacklists ex-C.African Republic president, militia leaders | Reuters
... on condition of anonymity on condition of anonymity ...

Reuters  ∙  May 10, 2014


Democratic Group to Return Donations - The New York Times
May 2, 2014 ... (Both spoke on the condition that their names not be published because they would face professional repercussions in the coming elections.) “There was a lot ...

New York Times  ∙  May 3, 2014


Bain Capital Raises $7.3 Billion for Buyout Fund - DealBook
Apr 17, 2014 ... ... America, attracted $6.5 billion from outside investors, exceeding its target of $6 billion, a person briefed on the matter said.

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2014


Members: Boehner will stay on - The Hill
Apr 8, 2014 ... Most of them spoke off the record. The consensus is that Boehner will stay. Twenty-two said Boehner will be Speaker if the GOP wins the Senate. Only four ...

The Hill  ∙  April 8, 2014


As Parents Struggle to Repay College Loans for Their Children ...
Apr 4, 2014 ... “Honestly my mom never should have been accepted for a Plus loan,” her daughter told ProPublica. (She also asked that her name not be used.) “It's ridiculous ...

ProPublica  ∙  April 4, 2014


Russia May Invade Eastern Ukraine, U.S. Intelligence Says - TIME
Mar 27, 2014 ... Two U.S. security officials, who asked to remain anonymous, told CNN that the current buildup is reminiscent of the Kremlin's military maneuvering before ...

Time  ∙  March 27, 2014


Sesa Sterlite's copper smelter to be shut for 22 days - sources
Both sources declined to be named because they are not authorised to talk to media. The closure might also lead to metal from China coming to India, with a ...

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2014


BUSINESS-NEWS-SCHEDULE AT 0930 GMT / 4.30 AM ET | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter. (PEUGEOT-DONGFENG/TALKS (UPDATE 2), moved, by Sophie Sassard, Laurence Frost and Gilles Guillaume, 600 words). + See also ...

Reuters  ∙  February 13, 2014


In Matter of Weeks, Meeting of Minds on Cable Giants' Deal
Feb 13, 2014 ... But the bids kept coming in “a day late and a dollar short,” according to a person involved in the negotiations. Charter's offers, made privately, were only ...

New York Times  ∙  February 13, 2014


Itáu, Chile's CorpBanca near to creating bank venture -sources
... declined to be identified because the deal has not been finalized. A third source said Ricardo Marino, Itaú's head of Latin American business, is in ...

Reuters  ∙  January 28, 2014


Distressed Debt Hedge Fund Commits $530 Million to Europe
Jan 27, 2014 ... 15 and will start with investments in Spain, Germany and Ireland, according to someone familiar with the fund's strategy. The move comes as European banks ...

New York Times  ∙  January 27, 2014


Virginia to fight same-sex marriage ban - The Washington Post
Jan 23, 2014 ... ... according to an official close to the attorney general with knowledge about the decision. The action will mark a stunning reversal in the state's legal ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 22, 2014


When will football kick out bigotry once and for all? | Kevin McKenna
Jan 11, 2014 ... There were two anonymous calls to the desk, one cancelled meeting and a loose promise, which didn't materialise, from a player to speak off the record. Not ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 11, 2014


REFILE-Deutsche Bank hires Goldman Sachs's Malaysia head
Deutsche Bank AG has hired Goldman Sachs' Malaysia head of corporate finance Yusof Yaacob, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  January 6, 2014


SPECIAL REPORT-Lost hooves, dead cattle before Merck ... - Reuters
Dec 30, 2013 ... The 17 animals had a factor in common, according to an examination of U.S. government documents and interviews with people who had direct knowledge of the ...

Reuters  ∙  December 30, 2013


Overuse of anonymous sources hurts the paper's credibility
Dec 20, 2013 ... Maske's sources are “several people familiar with the situation,” “multiple people close to the matter,” “several people with knowledge of the deliberations ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 20, 2013


The next headache for SAC's Steinberg: Legal fees? - CNBC
Dec 19, 2013 ... The firm will adopt a new name, which it plans to announce in January, according to someone familiar with the matter, and expects to manage between $9 ...

CNBC  ∙  December 19, 2013


William Morris is said to be near deal to buy IMG Worldwide - LA Times
Dec 17, 2013 ... ... people, who were briefed on the matter but were not authorized to speak publicly. Forstmann Little, which bought IMG in 2004 for $750 million, put the unit ...

LA Times  ∙  December 18, 2013


Redskins owner Daniel Snyder saw Robert Griffin III's benching as ...
Dec 13, 2013 ... Multiple people close to the matter said Snyder has been unwilling so far to pay the full amount he would owe Shanahan and his coaching staff if he fired them.

Washington Post  ∙  December 13, 2013


City Agrees on Access to Taxis for Disabled - The New York Times
Dec 5, 2013 ... ... a person involved in the negotiations said on Thursday night. The deal calls for half of all new medallion taxis put into service in any given year to be ...

New York Times  ∙  December 6, 2013


Name names or keep it to yourself - The Washington Post
Dec 6, 2013 ... Anonymity “to discuss the matter freely.” Speaking “on background to discuss private conversations” industry representatives had with administration officials.

Washington Post  ∙  December 5, 2013


China Mobile still talking to Apple on iPhones | Reuters
Dec 5, 2013 ... Earlier in the day, the Wall Street Journal reported that the two giants had signed a deal, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter. "We are ...

Reuters  ∙  December 5, 2013


東京マーケット・サマリー(21日) | ロイター
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. Businesscategory · EU holds off on US tariff countermeasures for now to pursue talks. 15 hours ago. EU-Canada summit ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2013


For Uninsured, Clearing a Way to Enrollment - The New York Times
Nov 4, 2013 ... The woman, a thin 61-year-old who refused to give her name, citing privacy concerns, had come to the public library here to sign up for health insurance ...

New York Times  ∙  November 5, 2013


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


France's Numericable to list 20-40 pct of group | Reuters
... declined to be named. Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan are joint bookrunners for the transaction. Rothschild has an advisory role, while JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley ...

Reuters  ∙  September 19, 2013


Apple iPhone 5C orders 'not overwhelming', but inventory is still low
Sep 18, 2013 ... Pre-orders are "not overwhelming" either, said the source, who refused to be identified because Apple has not disclosed the number of pre-orders for either ...

CNBC  ∙  September 18, 2013


Billionaire Steinmetz's Home Said to Be Raided by Police - Bloomberg
Sep 12, 2013 ... ... person, who was briefed on the matter and asked not to be identified as the investigation is confidential. No documents were taken away, the person said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 12, 2013


Lawyers Secure Pact to Keep Steven Cohen's SAC Operating - Yahoo
... source briefed on the matter. According to the source, SAC will be required to hold on to the vast majority of the assets it manages for Cohen. The source ...

Yahoo  ∙  August 9, 2013


Law student who died in 'terror' event mulled mass shooting at Siena
... source briefed on the matter. That person, who is not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly, said that Maloney had explored the idea of using ...

Yahoo  ∙  August 9, 2013


Meet the Female Members of the Afghan Military's Elite Special Forces
Aug 4, 2013 ... “It's a hard job,” admits Yabenda, who like her other colleagues has asked to be identified only by her last name. “You have to be brave. But we want all ...

Time  ∙  August 5, 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


DirecTV among pay-TV distributors seeking over the top rights
Jul 8, 2013 ... “They are all trying to get OTT rights,” said an executive at a major cable channel who declined to speak for attribution because such negotiations are ...

LA Times  ∙  July 8, 2013


After a Vote, Dimon Moves to Mend Bank's Fences - DealBook
May 22, 2013 ... ... according to several people close to the bank. Hastily leaving the annual meeting in Tampa, Mr. Dimon expressed that exasperation to reporters, saying, “We ...

New York Times  ∙  May 23, 2013


Sectarian violence over Syria war rages in Lebanon's Tripoli - Reuters
... sources said on Wednesday. Syrian activists said the fighting in Tripoli was triggered by an assault on the Syrian border town of Qusair, where fighters ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2013


Standoff at Western Wall Over Praying by Women
May 10, 2013 ... “I'm here so they won't be,” said one of the teenagers, who like a dozen others interviewed spoke on the condition that her name not be published. “It's ...

New York Times  ∙  May 10, 2013


Postquake Fundraising Flop Exposes Credibility Failure at China's ...
Apr 30, 2013 ... ... declined to give his first name because of the sensitive nature of the issue. “Can the Red Cross do that? Of course they can't.” Indeed, according to the ...

Time  ∙  April 30, 2013


Seeking Relief, Banks Shift Risk to Murkier Corners - DealBook
Apr 10, 2013 ... ... people who were briefed on the matter but not authorized to speak on the record because they had signed confidentiality agreements. Credit Suisse agreed to ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2013


Are immigrants a boon for Social Security or a drain on it?
Apr 5, 2013 ... “Sometimes it's like you're wasting your time,” said Marcelo, 48, who did not want his last name used because of his immigration status. “When you think of ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2013


Business, labor are said to agree on terms of new guest-worker ...
Mar 30, 2013 ... ... a person involved in the negotiations said Saturday. The agreement came late Friday after several days of negotiations between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2013


Allianz buys Yapi Kredi insurance arm majority for 1.4 bln lira - Reuters
Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters late on Monday that Allianz would buy Yapi Kredi Sigorta's core insurance arm and a majority stake in ...

Reuters  ∙  March 27, 2013


Thousands march in Egypt's Port Said over deaths | Reuters
... sources said. The Interior Ministry has been at the forefront of clashes involving the mainly young protesters, who complain that Mursi has done little to ...

Reuters  ∙  March 8, 2013