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Robberies raise deep fear in Shepherd Park - Washington Post
I run into my house and run to my car,” said the 65-year-old woman, who asked that her name not be used out of concern for her safety. “I once felt comfortable. I felt safe. I no longer have that feeling.” City officials say there's an increase in ...
January 26, 2012


Philippines may allow greater US military presence in reaction to China's rise - Washington Post
“We can point to other countries: Australia, Japan, Singapore,” said a senior Philippine official involved in the talks, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the confidentiality of the deliberations. “We're not the only one doing this, ...
January 25, 2012


Robberies raise deep fear in Shepherd Park - Washington Post
I run into my house and run to my car,” said the 65-year-old woman, who asked that her name not be used out of concern for her safety. “I once felt comfortable. I felt safe. I no longer have that feeling.” City officials say there's an increase in ...
January 25, 2012


Wife of alleged CIA leaker resigns from agency - Washington Post
Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity surrounding Heather Kiriakou's employment status and the pending prosecution of her husband. CIA spokeswoman Jennifer Youngblood declined to comment, citing “respect for Ms.
January 25, 2012


Obama proposes refinancing plan for homeowners, officials estimate $3000 ... - Washington Post
The program would be paid for by a small fee on large banks, senior administration officials said. Administration officials offered few details but estimated savings at $3000 a year for average borrowers. It's likely that millions of homeowners would ...
January 25, 2012


Wife of alleged CIA leaker resigns from agency - Washington Post
Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity surrounding Heather Kiriakou's employment status and the pending prosecution of her husband. CIA spokeswoman Jennifer Youngblood declined to comment, citing “respect for Ms.
January 25, 2012


Google announces privacy changes across products; users can't opt out - Washington Post
And a previous decision to use its social network data in search results has been included in a broad FTC investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is private.
January 25, 2012


Google announces privacy changes across products; users can't opt out - Washington Post
Google's decision to blend Google+ data into search results has been included into a broad FTC antitrust investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is private.
January 24, 2012


Two-time NL Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and Giants agree to $40.5 million, 2 ... - Washington Post
The deal includes a $500000 signing bonus and salaries of $18 million this year and $22 million in 2013, a person familiar with the agreement said Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced.
January 24, 2012


FBI arrests 4 Conn. officers in town where investigation found pattern of anti ... - Washington Post
That is a reference to Chief Leonard Gallo, according to a person with direct knowledge who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is continuing. A message was left for Gallo. The indictment also accuses unnamed union leaders of ...
January 24, 2012


Shutdown of Israeli TV station critical of Netanyahu averted - Washington Post
He spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. Regulatory agency spokeswoman Liat Cohen confirmed that regulators threw Channel 10 a lifeline on Monday. The attorney general's office said earlier in the month that the debt ...
January 24, 2012


Person with knowledge of the decision: Navy to announce it will join Big East ... - Washington Post
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. The Big East has been courting Navy, a football independent, for months and service academy officials had made it known they liked ...
January 24, 2012


AP source: Las Vegas casino mogul's wife gives $5 million to super PAC backing ... - Washington Post
The Adelson associate was not free to discuss the matter publicly and disclosed the contribution on condition of anonymity. The Adelsons are close to Gingrich and have supported his political endeavors for many years. They have both made the maximum ...
January 24, 2012


US Sen. Rand Paul says he was stopped by Nashville airport security for ... - Washington Post
Paul went through a millimeter wave machine that uses a generic outline of a body for all passengers, according to a TSA official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss agency screening procedures. When an alarm goes off, TSA officers target ...
January 23, 2012


Embryonic stem cells appear to restore some vision to legally blind patient - Washington Post
In interviews with The Washington Post weeks before the results were made public, both patients said they were thrilled. “It's a great gift, really,” said the Los Angeles woman, who asked not to be named to protect her privacy. “I'm ecstatic.
January 23, 2012


US Sen. Rand Paul says he was stopped by Nashville airport security for ... - Washington Post
A TSA official speaking on condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal screening policies said Paul was never detained. The official said an alarm set off when Paul went through routine airport screening, and Paul refused to receive additional ...
January 23, 2012


European finance ministers to meet in Brussels as talks on Greek bond swap ... - Washington Post
“This has to be fixed at the highest level,” said the diplomat, who was speaking on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are confidential. French finance chief Francois Baroin, who met German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble in Paris before ...
January 23, 2012


AP News in Brief at 11:58 pm EST - Washington Post
An official close to Saleh, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the trip, said the president would undergo medical exams in Oman before heading to the US.
January 23, 2012


Human Rights Watch says Iraq became 'budding police state' during year of Arab ... - Washington Post
The aide spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue. The political crisis has been coupled with a surge in violence that has killed more than 160 people since the beginning of the year. On Sunday, gunmen attacked a checkpoint ...
January 22, 2012


Schwarzman Said to Avert Financial Disclosure - Washington Post
... the chief executive of Blackstone Group LP who said four months ago he pays an effective personal income tax rate of 53 percent, is taking steps to avoid releasing his personal financial information, according to a person familiar with the plans. ...
January 21, 2012


US Airways Said to Develop AMR Merger Plan - Washington Post
20 (Bloomberg) -- US Airways Group Inc. is studying a potential merger with bankrupt AMR Corp. that would fix a weak domestic route system at American Airlines and boost revenue, two people familiar with the matter said. Any bid may still be close to a ...
January 21, 2012


Police say gunmen have kidnapped an American in the northern Somali town of ... - Washington Post
The staff member asked not to be identified because he was not supposed to give out information about guests. In October, gunmen kidnapped an American woman and a Danish man working for the Danish Demining Group from the same town. ...
January 21, 2012


Yemen officials say Saleh to depart for Oman, then US for medical reasons - Washington Post
Another top party official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk of the plans, gave the same itinerary, though he said Saleh would pass through Ethiopia en route from Oman to the US Saleh himself has spoken in recent ...
January 21, 2012


US may close embassy in Syria - Washington Post
... American personnel and close the US embassy in Damascus, Syria, by the end of this month unless the embattled government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad provides additional security for the facility, senior administration officials said.
January 21, 2012


Ukrainian hockey coach detained in fondling case involving player visiting ... - Washington Post
The players stay with host families and are being cared for, according to a team assistant in the courtroom who declined to give his name. Pravilov was charged Tuesday with fondling a boy at his Philadelphia apartment as the 14-year-old slept near a ...
January 20, 2012


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