Anonymous Source Tracker

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


DC gala gunman wrote 'manifesto,' traveled from California before ...
One local resident, who identified herself as Bora but declined to give her last name, said Sunday that it had been "loud until after midnight" in the ...

MSN  ∙  April 26, 2026


Monster NYC doctor who raped 7 women also molested dying ...
“I get flashbacks,” said the woman, who asked to remain anonymous. “I don't know if I'll ever get a colonoscopy again.” The brick apartment building at 12 ...

New York Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the ...
... a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive information. The information was delivered during a ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


Jilted Thames Water bidder accused of China links - MSN
Thames Water's jilted bidder is trying to 'bully its way back into contention' and has 'an umbilical link to the Chinese state', a source close to the bid ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Firm Building Trump's Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a ...
In fact, Clark is being paid for its work on the White House ballroom, according to a person who asked not to be named in order to discuss a sensitive matter.

New York Times  ∙  April 25, 2026


Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali
“At about 5 a.m., we heard a giant explosion that made our houses shake,” said a businessman in Bamako who asked to be identified only by his first name ...

New York Times  ∙  April 25, 2026


They Survived Torture. Why Is the Program That Helped Them ...
Faria, who asked to be identified only by her first name because of concerns about being detained by immigration authorities, arrived in New York nine ...

New York Times  ∙  April 25, 2026


2 C.I.A. Officers Killed in Mexico Crash Lacked Proper Authorization
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an antidrug operation led by Mexico's armed forces in the state of ...

New York Times  ∙  April 25, 2026


On Iran's Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country's ...
Other Iranians interviewed did not want to be identified at all. The oil vendors in Turkey also spoke on the condition of anonymity, saying they wanted the ...

New York Times  ∙  April 25, 2026


Budget Rent a Car heiress assaulted and strangled during a ...
An individual who did not want to be identified said the street is “dark” and a “dead-end street.” ... “Not many people are on it, so of course it's like the ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


'They deserve to lose': Labour at risk of 'red wall' collapsing in May ...
A street cleaner, who did not want to be named, said he felt Reform had some appeal, especially because of its pledges to tackle illegal immigration. “Legal ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 25, 2026


Toronto man poised to become the first Canadian cured of HIV
Now, the Toronto man – who has requested anonymity – is 62 years old, off antiretroviral therapy, or ART, and in prolonged HIV remission after a stem cell ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 25, 2026


Trump's war, redistricting setbacks fan Republican midterm angst
... requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Expand article logo Continue reading. Related video: America's first political breakdown set the ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Ilhan Omar turns 'blind eye' as top staffer dates, marries young ...
The bride, Alam, got promoted from staff assistant to her more substantial policy role in November 2025 – just a month before the wedding, the source said ...

New York Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


Mexico says 2 US federal agents who died were not authorized to ...
The Americans killed were from the CIA, The Associated Press confirmed earlier this week with a U.S. official and two other people familiar with the matter ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


Marketing collective The Independents explores $1bn stake sale
Banijay has an option to convert its minority holding into control of the business, according to the people familiar with the matter. Banijay has until June ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 25, 2026


Brazil's Militao risks missing World Cup with hamstring injury ...
Real Madrid's Brazil defender Eder Militao is at serious risk of ​missing the World Cup after suffering a hamstring ‌injury, sources close to the club and ...

Reuters  ∙  April 25, 2026


Sources: Michael Pennel Jr. person of interest in DR death - MSN
at the time she disappeared, two Dominican sources close to the investigation told ESPN. 11 Dumbest Things Middle-Class Americans Waste Money On · Ad.

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Suspected Somali pirates hijack oil vessel headed to the capital
He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to a journalist. That official said six armed men from the Bandarbeyla district ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


Trump cancels planned U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran war talks
Reuters, citing two Pakistani government sources, said the Iranian delegation then left the country. Pakistan's Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir ...

CNBC  ∙  April 25, 2026


Bolsonaro's son runs for president with a mission
(The allies spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.) In this deeply polarized country, Flávio Bolsonaro acknowledges, his name ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


Trump eager to show off newest change to West Wing
... on the condition of anonymity to describe White House operations. All modern presidents have used the Oval Office as a tool of power and diplomacy, showing ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


Trump calls off Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
A Pakistani official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive closed-door negotiations, said Pakistani leaders were “trying their best” for ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
A cemetery official who declined to give his name to two Western reporters who visited Mitinskoye said a monument will eventually be built to those who died.

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to ... - Newsday
... a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive information. The information was delivered during a ...

Newsday  ∙  April 25, 2026


Aborted Pakistan trip leaves Trump with tough choices on Iran talks
He could still agree to meet with the U.S. in the coming days, said an Iranian diplomat and other people briefed on the matter. But there were few signs ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Eagles fill big void, trade for Vikings' Jonathan Greenard - MSN
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to trade defensive end Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert amid militant threats
... An anonymous source described the situation as 'urgent and confidential.' Local media reports...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Arvind Kejriwal wanted to pacify AAP MPs, they quit before meeting ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter told NDTV. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. Jetterix. Kejriwal had ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of the hybrid Toyota Tacoma
An auto exec at the 2026 New York Auto Show commented (off the record) that Toyota "owns" the mid-size truck segment. That ain't news. Still, when an exec ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Man linked to €800k fraud probe flew to Dublin weekly to collect ...
The worker, who declined to be named, said: 'The club was open late on Thursday, thankfully. 'I wasn't working but I heard what happened because it was all ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Donald Trump and the remaking of America's media order
... according to several people close to him. Harbath sees these moves as commercially motivated. “Their calculus is, sure, Democrats might take over in four ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


India wheat output likely to fall, missing forecast as rain, hail cut yields
The dealers declined to be named in line ‌with ⁠their companies' policies. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Supplies are still expected to meet local ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


St. John's gets commitment from Columbia guard Avery Brown
“He has a maturity that [Pitino's staff] values, is strong and has a great attitude,” a source familiar with the situation said. Brown said that at the end ...

Newsday  ∙  April 24, 2026


MPS would only sell Generali stake under a government‑approved ...
A sale would only ⁠happen in a way "that safeguards Italy's national financial security," the source said, making clear that this meant any buyer must ​be ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Exclusive: US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from ...
When Van Dyke tried to open an account at Kalshi, the platform's safeguards that include ID requirements blocked him, the source said. Unlike other U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Plane skids off runway in Kenya, passengers unharmed - Reuters
The plane skidded ​after landing at Mandera airstrip at about 8:30 a.m., overshot the runway and plunged into a thicket, the source said. Pictures shared ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen
“They did receive a deficiency letter; most camps are going to receive a similar deficiency letter,” a person familiar with the matter said Friday, due to ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


China to Curb US Investment in Tech Companies After Meta Deal
... person familiar with the matter. Fellow Chinese startup StepFun received similar instructions, another person said, asking to remain anonymous to discuss a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


FDA Gives Three Vouchers for Faster Psychedelic Approvals
The groups running trials include Compass Pathways, Transcend Therapeutics and the nonprofit Usona Institute, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


US deploys Ukraine-made Sky Map anti-drone system in Saudi - MSN
... speaking off the record. The Pentagon has not publicly acknowledged Sky Map's presence at Prince Sultan or commented on the arrangement with its Ukrainian ...

MSN  ∙  April 24, 2026


Hut 8 Readies High-Grade Bond Sale For Google-Backed Data Center
Francisville, Louisiana, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley have ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Arvind Kejriwal called MPs to his house, but didn't know what was ...
... due to any reason, people with direct knowledge of the matter told NDTV. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  April 24, 2026


Student Contest Based on Trump's Garden of Heroes Downplays ...
... person briefed on the matter. The bureau said it is not pursuing a case. Cyber Agency Nominee Withdraws: Trump's long-stalled pick to lead a key U.S. ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


US Considers Using Defense Production Act for Spirit Bailout
... a potential bailout of Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity because the talks are private.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Baltimore Ravens to play Cowboys in Brazil in Week 3 - Ravens Wire
They requested anonymity because they were not cleared to discuss the schedule publicly. The game in Maracaña Stadium will be the first of at least three in ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


White House loosens rules for preserving presidential records
A White House official, speaking on background to discuss internal processes, told The Washington Post that “it is impossible to view the memo and the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


Dozens of Enid homes damaged in tornado that hit Air Force base
“What a mess,” said the property owner, who declined to give his name. As damage assessments and debris cleanup are ongoing Friday morning, the Oklahoma ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


White House pushed out new AI official after just four days on the job
... on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Officials were concerned about Burns having worked at the AI company, which has fought ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
Earlier, the Iranian officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy, said Mr. Araghchi had been expected to meet with Mr ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026