Anonymous Source Tracker

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


NYC banning non-ticket holders from Penn Station on World Cup ...
... on the condition of anonymity. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Under the proposed measures, ticket-holders would have their ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 6, 2026


Owner Falls in Love With Bonded Rescue Cats—Then Realizes ...
The poster, who asked to remain anonymous, told Newsweek that they were "in shock" at the massive response to their post and shared that unfortunately ...

Newsweek  ∙  April 6, 2026


How climate science is sneakily getting funded under Trump - Vox
Another scientist at the Agricultural Research Service, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said DOGE eliminated major research ...

Vox  ∙  April 6, 2026


76-year-old woman found dead in domestic-related Oak Lawn incident
A woman named Michelle, who declined to give her last name to WGN News, said that the deadly shooting is something 'unheard of' in the area. “We were ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 6, 2026


'It's good to be home': Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' show as ...
A person close to Guthrie added one more reason: The show — with its predictable early morning hours and pleasant banter with fellow broadcasters — is a ...

CNN  ∙  April 6, 2026


Savannah Guthrie set for 'Today' show return, as the search for her ...
A person close to Guthrie added one more reason: The show — with its predictable early morning hours and pleasant banter with fellow broadcasters — is a ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 6, 2026


North Carolina nears agreement to hire Michael Malone as ... - MSN
... basketball program, according to a source familiar with the situation. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Pillow Trick" · Ad. Derila. The source ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


SMFG, Nippon Life in Talks to Set Up $3 Billion LBO Loan Fund
... asked not to be identified because the discussions are confidential. The two companies are planning to set up a joint venture that will manage the fund ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 6, 2026


Trump threatens to jail reporters if they don't turn over Iran source
President Donald Trump threatened to force a news organization to turn over the name of an anonymous source who revealed details about a U.S. airman who ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 6, 2026


Adam Schefter calls out hit piece on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts - MSN
... an anonymous source an anonymous source questioning somebody's character. We're ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


Iran Issues Warning To Trump After Vulgar Easter Message
... an anonymous source aware of the plan. The agreement would also reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish representatives have submitted ...

Newsweek  ∙  April 6, 2026


What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
And would it have the desired strategic effect?" said a former senior US defence official who asked not to be named. "Trump is almost struggling to come up ...

BBC  ∙  April 6, 2026


John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on ...
And Florida backup center Micah Handlogten is planning to enter the portal, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke ...

Newsday  ∙  April 6, 2026


Have other Epstein crimes gone unpunished? - MSN
A person close to the matter notes that Staley conceded in testimony that he didn't receive permission to share confidential JPMorgan information with ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


2-km wildlife fence up for suveillance ahead of Ardh Kumbh in ...
... an official close to the Mela authority confirmed. “A two-kilometre track will be constructed along the Ganga bank to restrict wildlife movement near the ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


76-year-old woman found dead in domestic-related Oak Lawn incident
A woman named Michelle, who declined to give her last name to WGN News, said that the deadly shooting is something 'unheard of' in the area. Expand article ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


US executes complex rescue operation for downed aviators in Iran
A source familiar with the situation indicated that the helicopters managed to reach safe airspace, though it remains unclear whether they landed safely or ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


The major music record Kanye West just hit amid his comeback - MSN
With that, the individuals who shared it declined to be identified for the story. So, whether that fact impacts the validity of the data can't be said with ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid losses, operational ...
... his notice period, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Pillow Trick" · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2026


US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been ...
They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss closed-door diplomacy. A second U.S. Air Force combat aircraft went down in the Middle East on Friday, according ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


The Latest: US officials say service member missing after Iran shot ...
That's according to two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement. It comes after a frantic search-and-rescue ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


Why Trump is trying to build a massive voter database | CNN Politics
... a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Using the data to 'tell a certain story'. The administration has now sued 30 states and the District of Columbia ...

None  ∙  April 5, 2026


Russian authorities to exempt crypto trading services, custodial ...
The tax will not be levied at “digital rights certifying exclusively monetary claims” either, the official who chose to remain anonymous told the Interfax news ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


US positions lethal long-range missiles for Iran war - report - MSN
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported that orders were issued ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


What is JASSM-ER stealth missile? US plans to deploy entire ... - MSN
Citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter, the report said orders were issued in late March to pull the $1.5 million missiles from Pacific ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


OPEC+ Plans Symbolic Output Quota Hike Amid War, Delegates Say
... asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. Copy Link. Get Alerts for: Following Nayla Razzouk Nayla Razzouk. Following Fiona MacDonald Fiona ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 5, 2026


For People With Autism, Can Restaurant Kitchens Be a Haven?
... asked not to be identified because she fears that neurodivergence can be misunderstood. “My brain is never satisfied for information. It always craves more ...

New York Times  ∙  April 5, 2026


Missing US Airman Rescued After Jet Downed in Iran, Axios Says
... asked not to be identified discussing sensitive information. Iranian media reported Tehran had offered a reward of about $66,000 to citizens who captured ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 5, 2026


OPEC+ plans symbolic oil quota hike amid war, delegates say - MSN
... asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. Related video: Can Iranian oil offset the oil supply deficit? (WION). WION. Can Iranian oil ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran
Iran's joint military command claimed it struck two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters taking part in the operation. A person familiar with the situation said the two ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


What to know about rescue of a U.S. aviator shot down in Iran
A person familiar with the situation said the two helicopters were able to navigate to safe airspace, although it's unclear if they landed or if crew ...

LA Times  ∙  April 5, 2026


Details emerge about U.S. military's rescue of aviator shot down in Iran
Iran's joint military command claimed it struck two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters taking part in the operation. A person familiar with the situation said the two ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 5, 2026


Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through ...
The people declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. Malaysia's ​foreign ministry and Petronas did not respond ...

Reuters  ∙  April 5, 2026


Ye Just Made $33 Million in Two Nights. Will His Comeback Last?
His Friday show earned more than $18 million in ticket sales, said the people, who declined to be identified because the data hasn't been cleared for public ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 5, 2026


Worker for US defense contractor killed in Iraq as colleagues say ...
The interviewees, who have asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation by the company, describe an ongoing culture of fear among employees and perceived ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 5, 2026


Kamala Harris' travels and comments clearly point to 2028 - Fox News
The strategist, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, emphasized that "the only signal that is very clear is that she is going to continue to ...

Fox News  ∙  April 5, 2026


Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse
“She was a wonderful lady,” said a friend Sobel's, who asked to remain anonymous out of respect for the victim's family. “She was a registered nurse with ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 5, 2026


Frustration grows as Iran's wartime internet shutdown breaks grim ...
A senior data analyst at a Tehran-based firm who asked to remain anonymous said that his company agreed to offer lower pay raises than expected for the new ...

None  ∙  April 5, 2026


OPEC+ debates making oil output hike amid Iran war paralysis
Sunday's meeting will discuss OPEC+ quotas for May, sources said. An increase will have little immediate impact on supply but would signal readiness to ...

CNBC  ∙  April 5, 2026


Maniac breaks senior citizen's jaw after chasing him near Barclays ...
... citizen and punched him in the face, leaving him with a fractured jaw during a terrifying attack in Brooklyn last week, police and sources said.

New York Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


OPEC+ debates theoretical oil output hike amid Iran war paralysis ...
Sunday's meeting will discuss ​OPEC+ quotas for May, sources said. An increase will have little immediate impact on supply but would signal readiness to ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 5, 2026


5-year-old boy plunges from Bronx fire escape after crawling out ...
... sources said sources said. Error. This story is unavailable. Discover related stories ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


Most Gulf stocks subdued amid escalating conflict - Reuters
Meanwhile, OPEC+ has provisionally agreed to raise its May oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day, according to three sources familiar with the talks ...

Reuters  ∙  April 5, 2026


State-run oil firms to pay discounted refinery rates as fuel prices stay ...
The move is expected to hit standalone refiners such as MRPL, CPCL and HMEL the most, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter, as reported PTI.

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


India OMCs to pay discounted rates to refiners amid fuel price freeze
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The discounted rates, which are applicable with effect from March 16, will hit standalone refiners such as ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


BIG move by India OMCs! Refiners to be paid discounted rates - MSN
The OMCs on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum products that are at a discount of up to Rs 60 per litre to their imported cost, two people with direct knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


OPEC+ agrees in principle on theoretical oil output hike amid Iran ...
... sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable ...

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


Gulf funds near deal to back Paramount's $81 billion takeover ... - MSN
... of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to people familiar with the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


Three Gulf funds agree to back Paramount's $81 billion takeover of ...
Discovery, according to people familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  April 5, 2026


How a perilous U.S. rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course
... on condition of anonymity. Suddenly, elite commandos risked being stuck behind enemy lines. Their commanders made a high-risk decision, ordering additional ...

CNBC  ∙  April 5, 2026