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Investigators conclude that Air Force illegally punished Dover morgue workers ... - Washington Post
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of privacy restrictions. The four whistleblowers had alleged that they suffered retaliation for their disclosures, including job termination, indefinite administrative leave and five-day suspensions ...
Iran, perceiving threat from West, willing to attack on US soil, US ... - Washington Post
At the time, Obama administration officials said they were unclear on “how high up” in the Iranian leadership there had been officials approving the plan. Clapper's reference to Khameni marks the first time US officials have mentioned Iran's supreme ...
Person with knowledge of hiring: Arians to be Colts' offensive coordinator - Washington Post
He will join the staff of new coach Carl Pagano, the person said on the condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the hiring. Pagano was defensive coordinator in Baltimore and faced Arians' offense twice a season.
Peyton Manning and the Colts: Is this the end of the road? - Washington Post
We don't know those questions,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “I think everybody would want Peyton Manning, if he was healthy. You'd be crazy not to want Peyton Manning if he was healthy. Nobody knows now if he's going to ...
Peyton Manning and the Colts: Is this the end of the road? - Washington Post
We don't know those questions,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “I think everybody would want Peyton Manning, if he was healthy. You'd be crazy not to want Peyton Manning if he was healthy. Nobody knows now if he's going to ...
Syrian uprising reaches the edge of Damascus - Washington Post
“We are surrounded,” said a prominent Syrian journalist, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the subject. “We can't drive north. We can't drive south. We can only go west, to Lebanon.” “What's happening is obvious,” the journalist ...
US Embassy in Cairo shelters NGO workers - Washington Post
The former official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is no longer a representative of the group. Egyptian authorities have been examining the practices of dozens of Egyptian and foreign civil society organizations that receive foreign ...
Delta Said to Weigh US Airways Bid in Review of M&A Options - Washington Post
A possible combination with US Airways is only one of the options the Atlanta-based carrier is considering amid an ongoing review of the competitive landscape that may not lead to any offers, said two of the people, who declined to be identified ...
Robert McCartney: Don't fall for smears against the Girl Scouts - Washington Post
“I'm not sure that the father has made his decision based on any real fact,” said one adult leader from Chantilly, who spoke on condition of anonymity because she feared alienating the church. “I think it's unfortunate that somebody makes a decision, ...
Robert McCartney: Don't fall for smears against the Girl Scouts - Washington Post
“I'm not sure that the father has made his decision based on any real fact,” said one adult leader from Chantilly, who spoke on condition of anonymity because she feared alienating the church. “I think it's unfortunate that somebody makes a decision, ...
Searchers find more bodies in rubble of collapsed Rio buildings; death toll ... - Washington Post
The official, who declined to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the press, said rescuers pulled five more bodies from the debris overnight and early Saturday morning. The death toll had been 12. Seven people are still missing.
Barnes & Noble may sell Nook outside of US - Washington Post
27 (Bloomberg) -- Barnes & Noble Inc., the largest US bookstore chain, is working on a deal to sell its Nook digital devices in stores outside the US for the first time, according to a person familiar with the situation. The chain is developing a ...
France will speed up troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by one year - Washington Post
Decisions within the Afghanistan coalition, a senior administration official said, “are taken by 50 countries, not one.” The coalition includes the 28 NATO members and an additional 22 countries. “Anyone can propose anything for consideration,” said ...
Report: Facebook to file IPO next Wednesday - Washington Post
Late last year, sources close to the company told Bloomberg that Facebook could raise up to $10 billion with its IPO, making it the largest technology IPO on record. Visa currently holds the record for the largest IPO in history, having raised $19.6 ...
Army chief lays out force cuts; sees greater role for Guard and reserves - Washington Post
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss planning. Odierno said eight brigades will be shelved over the next several years, and officials will decide in the next six months or so if additional units should go. Officials said the changes ...
Son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood barred from leaving Egypt - Washington Post
A judicial official who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed that time frame. “The implication is that these persons will be put on a list because there is an attempt to move to formally charge them and put people on trial,” Mastic said.
Volunteers check in with homeless to update DC's count - Washington Post
The man, who asked that his name not be used, told Richman that he's 38. Then he thought again, and said 45. He has been out here for a couple of months, but he couldn't get more specific than that. “Are you a vet?” “No.” “Were you a foster kid?
Iranian scientist arrested and charged for buying US lab gear, university says - Washington Post
The university official spoke only on condition of anonymity because of the potential repercussions of the case. The arrest comes as the US, Israel and their allies are using diplomacy, sanctions and intelligence efforts to try to cripple what they ...
CIA to pull officer from NYPD; investigation cited poor oversight of unique ... - Washington Post
They spoke only on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the investigation. The CIA said last month that the inspector general cleared the agency of any wrongdoing. The inspector general opened its investigation after a ...
Son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood barred from leaving Egypt - Washington Post
A judicial official who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed that time frame. “The implication is that these persons will be put on a list because there is an attempt to move to formally charge them and put people on trial,” Mastic said.
Mali Tuaregs say they have attacked a 4th town in fight for greater autonomy - Washington Post
“The reinforcements who arrived on the scene Wednesday afternoon told us there are around 40 Malian troops dead,” said a Malian soldier based in the north, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the press.
Ivory Coast chief to sign defense pact with Paris as part of 3-day visit - Washington Post
The person requested anonymity because of a lack of authorization to speak publicly. “Those who killed, whatever side they were on, will be judged,” Ouattara said in an interview with the daily Le Monde's Thursday edition, a response he has offered in ...
AP source: Son of NYC police commissioner, also a talk show host, accused of ... - Washington Post
She went to police Tuesday, according to the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity. It's not clear why she went to police weeks later. Police spoke to the woman but turned the case quickly over to the ...
French prosecutors probe suspicion of €100 million taken from Petroplus-France ... - Washington Post
The official spoke only on condition of anonymity, saying leaks to news media could hurt the chances of prosecuting a case. The official confirmed details reported earlier Thursday on Europe-1 radio. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
Gifts received by ex-Romanian dictator Ceausescu to be auctioned off - Washington Post
They reflect an era,” said a Canadian buyer late Wednesday, who declined to give his name. “It will be interesting to see the profile of buyers tomorrow.” ___ Alina Wolfe Murray contributed to this report from Bucharest. Copyright 2012 The Associated ...