Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Opinion | Hyping the sequester's drama - The Washington Post
Mar 8, 2013 ... ... wouldn't give his name "because of his high-level security clearance" (as if that had anything to do with complaining about sequestration). After talking ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 8, 2013


Icahn Is Said to Have a Growing Stake in Dell, and No Taste for Buyout
Mar 6, 2013 ... ... to announce his opposition to Dell's proposed $24.4 billion sale to its founder, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.

New York Times  ∙  March 6, 2013


Oklahoma Apartment Complex Threatens to Evict Tenants for Police ...
"Honestly, I was a little taken aback by it," said one tenant who declined to be identified. "It is a little threatening." But another tenant saw the ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 22, 2013


India's Jan soymeal exports up 25.4 pct on mth | Reuters
... asked not to be identified, as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Iran bought 61,089 tonnes of Indian soymeal in January, or almost twice the ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2013


Yahoo confirms Snip.it acquisition, shuts down the product (Updated)
Sources close to the deal say Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer personally reached out to Snip.it's founding team and was on the hunt to acquire a social bookmarking ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2013


H.P. Said to Have Suitors for Two Units - The New York Times
Jan 16, 2013 ... 28, said the person, who did not want to be identified because management deliberations were confidential. In the securities filing, the company said, “We ...

New York Times  ∙  January 16, 2013


U.S. attack submarine strikes vessel in Gulf | Reuters
... Hormuz in the Gulf on Thursday, damaging one of the submarine's periscopes but injuring no one, a Navy official said on the condition of anonymity.

Reuters  ∙  January 11, 2013


Deep Cuts Raise Questions About Morgan Stanley - DealBook
Jan 9, 2013 ... ... not authorized to speak on the record. These days, it is the Wall Street firm that is finding itself a bit boxed in. Regulatory demands, weak markets and ...

New York Times  ∙  January 10, 2013


John Brennan Fast Facts | CNN
... a person briefed on the matter. Up next. 'It's unacceptable': Inside growing concerns about Patel's FBI leadership. Sep 13, 2025. 9 minute readmin read.

CNN  ∙  January 8, 2013


Mechanically tenderized beef can expose consumers to higher risk ...
May 24, 2016 ... coli tests.” USDA officials said they are always looking for ways to improve their oversight. Those officials, who wouldn't speak for attribution, said: “There ...

McClatchy  ∙  December 9, 2012


Officials: Syrian rebels' arsenal includes up to 40 antiaircraft missile ...
Nov 28, 2012 ... ... officials briefed on the matter. The officials, along with others interviewed, spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 28, 2012


Sen. Bennet has no deadline for his decision whether to take DSCC ...
Nov 15, 2012 ... Bennet spoke with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Monday about the job, a Senate Democratic aide confirmed to The Hill, but has not yet made his ...

The Hill  ∙  November 15, 2012


《香港在美国上市的主要ADR股价表现表》--11月2日 | Reuters
... sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Legalcategory · Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers point to Cassie's loving texts in trial defense. 23 hours ago.

Reuters  ∙  November 2, 2012


Street-smart yoga - Star Tribune
Nov 2, 2012 ... Michael did not want his last name used because of his drug use. The outreach program is on the cutting edge of a small but growing trend nationally. It's ...

Star Tribune  ∙  November 2, 2012


Citi Chairman Is Said to Have Planned Chief's Exit Over Months
Oct 25, 2012 ... Corbat, according to several people close to the bank. Exactly when the board settled on a successor is unclear. But a few weeks before confronting Mr. Pandit, ...

New York Times  ∙  October 26, 2012


Pandit, Citigroup's Chief, Resigns His Post in Surprise Step
Oct 16, 2012 ... Pandit's poor relationship with the bank's regulators, according to several people close to the bank. Then some board members were angered when the final ...

New York Times  ∙  October 16, 2012


8th Killing Linked to Sniper - The Washington Post
Sep 27, 2012 ... The woman, who spoke on the condition that her name not be published, was questioned by police. The sightings prompted a widespread search for white vans ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 27, 2012


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


After Ruling, Roberts Makes Getaway From the Scorn
Jul 2, 2012 ... The CBS News report, attributed to two sources with “specific knowledge of the deliberations,” appeared to give voice to the frustrations of people associated ...

New York Times  ∙  July 3, 2012


Barclays Executives Are Said to Have Known of Low Rates - DealBook
Jul 2, 2012 ... ... according to several people close to the case. The new revelations raise additional questions about the future of Mr. Diamond and top management, just days ...

New York Times  ∙  July 3, 2012


Now it's conservatives who suspect a 'political' Supreme Court
Jul 2, 2012 ... ... sources with specific knowledge of the deliberations.” The four justices who voted to strike down the entire law were Justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony M ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 2, 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


David Ignatius: Lebanon sitting on the edge - The Washington Post
Jun 13, 2012 ... He spoke off the record, so I can't offer quotations, but I came away with a sense that Hezbollah understands the potency of the Arab uprising in Syria ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 13, 2012


Goldman Sachs Cuts a Little Deeper - The New York Times
Jun 4, 2012 ... Goldman Sachs laid off about 50 people last week, according to people briefed on the matter but not authorized to speak on the record. The cutbacks have ...

New York Times  ∙  June 4, 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


Veolia asks court stop RWE's Berlinwasser stake sale | Reuters
A person familiar with the matter told Reuters that RWE's stake was expected to fetch a price of about 618 million euros, with a deal to take place in the ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 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


Tigers Outfielder Young Charged With Harassment in Drunken Fight ...
Apr 27, 2012 ... ... declined to provide her first name citing a department policy. More From Bloomberg. Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Complicated By Mines And Uncertainties Of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 27, 2012


Audi to pay $1.12 billion for Ducati - Newsday
The people declined to be identified because the matter remains confidential. SEE PHOTOSIn the Garage: LIers' classic rides. More on this topic. Electric ...

Newsday  ∙  April 17, 2012


China to begin delivering supertankers to Iran in May | Reuters
... declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. NITC, formerly known as the National Iranian Tanker Company, was privatised in 2000 and is now ...

Reuters  ∙  April 13, 2012


Discover Beijing's hidden culture … before the bulldozers get there
Apr 6, 2012 ... “Before 1980, no Chinese knew how to dance,” said a man whose last name is Li (he declined to provide his first name) who stood on the sidelines of around a ...

CNN  ∙  April 6, 2012


Foxconn 'work placement' proves grim experience for one Chinese ...
Apr 1, 2012 ... ... declined to give his first name to protect his identity). Eager to pay for his studies at Anyang school of engineering in the central province of Henan, he ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 1, 2012


Spike TV show gives Silver Spring's Piratz Tavern a makeover
Feb 22, 2012 ... Waitress “Poppet” Lynn, who declined to give her first name, drives an hour from Glen Burnie specifically to work at a pirate bar, she said. “I am not happy ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 21, 2012


〔欧洲汇市〕英镑兑美元触及两个半月低位,将有进一步下跌风险 ...
... source briefed on the matter said. Europecategory · Russia says agenda 'not ready at all' for Putin-Zelenskiy summit. 13 hours ago. Ukrainian servicemen attend ...

Reuters  ∙  December 29, 2011


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


Payroll tax cut extension in doubt amid House Republican uproar
Dec 18, 2011 ... A House Republican aide said leaders were not taken aback by the harsh reaction to the deal during a conference call with rank-and-file members Saturday. A ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 18, 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


High-Level Goldman Executive Is Leaving the Firm - DealBook
Dec 2, 2011 ... While the departure of Mr. Forst, who turns 51 later this month, was described as a retirement, people briefed on the matter said the move came amid questions ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2011


On the road: BMW 116i Sport – review | Motoring | The Guardian
Nov 18, 2011 ... Well, hop in, Mr Neighbour (he's asked not to be named, I'm not sure why). Let's go for a spin. Now most people would be delighted to trade in their crappy ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 18, 2011


Morning Take-Out - The New York Times
Nov 15, 2011 ... ... people who were briefed on the matter but not authorized to speak on the record. The executives leaving include some well-known names on Wall Street, like ...

New York Times  ∙  November 15, 2011


A Wave of Partner Retirements at Goldman Sachs - DealBook
Nov 14, 2011 ... ... people who were briefed on the matter but are not authorized to speak on the record. More than a dozen partners have announced plans to leave recently, a ...

New York Times  ∙  November 14, 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


Quds Force linked to Iranian bank at centre of fraud scandal
Oct 11, 2011 ... "He commented `off the record' that about five years ago, Canada rejected Iranian Bank Melli's application to open a Canadian subsidiary," it said.

The Globe and Mail  ∙  October 11, 2011


Manchester United Plans an I.P.O. - The New York Times - DealBook
Aug 16, 2011 ... ... a person with direct knowledge of the plan said on Tuesday. The club, which is controlled by the Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the ...

New York Times  ∙  August 16, 2011


With Michelle Obama and New York City as clients, ChallengePost ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. category · India allows 15 banks to import gold, silver until March 2029. 8 hours ago. The logo of SBI is seen on the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 10, 2011


Retirement planning, especially in uncertain times, involves a load ...
Aug 13, 2011 ... Here are just a few of the issues my friend, who asked that her name not be used, was weighing as the stock market was diving up and down last week.

Washington Post  ∙  August 8, 2011


Motherson Sumi says Peguform deal valued at 141.5 mln euros
... declined to be named. Last Wednesday, Motherson shares fell after it announced plans to acquire Pegufrom, as investors worried about the target company's ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2011


Spain's Bankia aims for $6 billion debut | Reuters
... sources close to the operation said. The IPO prospectus has yet to be published and is expected to be approved by the stock market regulator later on ...

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2011


JetBlue orders 40 Airbus A320neo worth $3.4 billion - Reuters
Ukraine's top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Miami for a meeting with ​U.S. representatives, a source said, as peace talks on ending ‌Russia's ...

Reuters  ∙  June 21, 2011