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Officials:Britain's MI6 key to al-Qaida agent - Bradenton Herald
The officials requested anonymity to discuss the operational details. One official said the British intelligence agency, MI6, gave the double agent the passport as part of the ruse. Al-Qaida wants terror recruits that have a US or British passport ...
French official: Arrest made in string of killings - Bradenton Herald
One was arrested Saturday afternoon, said an official close to the investigation. He added that police were carrying out searches following the arrest. A judicial official, meanwhile, said another person was in custody, without specifying when the ...
April 1 Commentary | Group advocating strict catch limits on 'scarce' catfish - Bradenton Herald
As I exchanged emails with a representative who asked to remain anonymous, he said the FCW fears for the future of the catfish. "Have you caught a catfish 10 miles offshore in the past year?" he asks. I thought and couldn't help but respond no.
Netanyahu appears willing to give Obama more time on Iran - Bradenton Herald
A senior White House official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the talks, said the US assessment is that Iran doesn't yet have the ability to assemble a warhead. Tehran would first have to expel UN International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors ...
Kings arena deal head toward key vote - Bradenton Herald
"AEG is prepared to make a bet on Sacramento," chief executive Tim Leiweke told Mayor Kevin Johnson that morning, the source said. AEG officials were unavailable for comment, but other parties said Leiweke's pledge effectively clinched the deal ...
Syria splits along sectarian lines, shaking Mideast - Bradenton Herald
"It's the proverbial gathering storm," said a senior Middle Eastern diplomat in Washington, who spoke only on the condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the issue. "It's not about Syria. It's about the Shias and Sunnis.
Refugee: Rwandan envoy wanted info on general - Bradenton Herald
In Sweden earlier this month, a person close to the Swedish government told The Associated Press a Rwandan diplomat had been expelled because he had engaged in "refugee espionage." Last year, police in Britain warned some Rwandans living there that ...
Braun wins appeal of drug banNL MVP first to defeat MLB, can start season - Bradenton Herald
They spoke on condition of anonymity because what took place in the hearing is supposed to be confidential. The sample was collected on Oct. 1, a Saturday and the day the Brewers opened the NL playoffs. The collector did not send the sample to the ...
Palmetto shooting victim is seventh Manatee homicide of the year - Bradenton Herald
When she came back outside, the woman, who declined to give her name in fear of retaliation, saw Patrick's car on the other side of the road and heard gunshots. She ran inside the house. “My cousin didn't even make it in the house,” she said.
About 8:45 pm, officers found Patrick Dunbar slumped over behind the wheel of ... - Bradenton Herald
When she came back outside, the woman, who declined to give her name in fear of retaliation, saw Patrick's car on the other side of the road and heard gunshots. She ran inside the house. “My cousin didn't even make it in the house,” she said.
Lakewood Ranch woman's death considered suspicious - Bradenton Herald
Another resident, who asked not to be identified, feared a suspect may still be at large in the community. “If there is someone out there we should be looking out for we want to know,” said the resident. Warren urged Lakewood Ranch residents to remain ...
SWAT ENDS STANDOFF Hostage freed, suspect arrested as traffic snarls for hours - Bradenton Herald
The employee who declined to give her name said the business she works for was burglarized Dec. 27. On that day, she arrived at the store in the morning and noticed that ceiling tiles were out of place, a jar full of change gone and the back door open. ...
Drive-by victim recalled at vigil - Bradenton Herald
“She was not doing anything or involved at all,” said one woman, who refused to be identified for fear of retaliation. Three victims were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to a Sarasota Police ...
Residents remain mum about drive-by Sarasota shooting - Bradenton Herald
“She was not doing anything or involved at all,” said the woman, who refused to be identified for fear of retaliation. That theme -- people afraid to talk for fear of being the next one shot -- was evident on the quiet, tree-lined streets of the ...
Groover's market shuts its doors - Bradenton Herald
“I'm so glad,” said one neighbor who declined to give her name, fearing retribution. Asked whether she felt safer, she replied, “Oh, yes, I do -- so they shut it down?” Manatee County Commissioner Michael Gallen said he wasn't sure how the closing ...
Groover's Super Market in Palmetto closes - Bradenton Herald
“I'm so glad,” said a neighbor who declined to give her name, fearing retribution. Asked whether she felt safer, she replied, “Oh, yes, I do — so they shut it down?” Manatee County Commissioner Michael Gallen said he wasn't sure how the closing ...
Feds indict Sarasota couple in bribery, fraud scheme - Bradenton Herald
According to the indictment, from approximately 2008 to August 2011, the Zugravs gave Mendez and a person close to him more than $185000 in payments and other things of value, with promises of additional bribe payments if Atlas were to receive future ...
Man shot to death - Bradenton Herald
“This stuff happens all the time,”said a neighbor, who did not want to be identified. “It's the hood, man. I'm not surprised.” The shooting occurred within a few miles of a shooting last month where Elvis Ruiz, 27, was found injured with a gunshot ...
Source: Washington to sign with Saints - Bradenton Herald
Cornerback Fabian Washington has reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints and is expected to sign with the club today, a source close to the Bayshore High product said. The seven-year NFL veteran was with Baltimore last season and ...
One killed, one injured in shooting - Bradenton Herald
A neighbor, who asked not to be named, said he was shocked when he drove home last night to see police cars in the area. The cul de sac is quiet and most neighbors keep to themselves, he said. The cause of the incident remains unknown and investigators ...
With 'Prom,' Disney aims for teens, not their little sisters - Bradenton Herald
Pre-release audience surveys reveal that "Prom" is reaching an audience of girls as young as 12, who won't be renting a limo any time soon, according to people who have seen the data but asked not to be named because the information is confidential. ...
Rating agencies set stage for banks to fail - Bradenton Herald
The analyst, who insisted on anonymity for fear of litigation, said there's a fundamental flaw in the way these securities were rated. ...
NFL Notebook: Delhomme back as starter - Bradenton Herald
... the proposed 18-game regular season and limiting offseason workouts, according to the person who requested anonymity because negotiations are ongoing. ...
NFL notebook: Bucs cut defensive tackle Ryan Sims - Bradenton Herald
Young has not been banned from the team's headquarters, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to ...
Stocks slump as dollar gains - Bradenton Herald
... that the company may raise its target price range for the shares before Thursday's initial public offering, a person briefed on the matter said Monday. ...