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Pakistan seeks face-saving formula in NATO talks - msnbc.com (blog)
"It is not fair for any country to expect any decisions that could be politically harmful ahead of elections," the official, who is familiar with the negotiations, told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The United States has been pushing Pakistan to ...
Jennifer Lopez: 'No truth' to reports she's definitely leaving 'American Idol' - msnbc.com (blog)
"It's not about the money from 'Idol,' " the source said. "It's about her babies and focusing on being a film actress ['What to Expect When You're Expecting' is out today], her tour and building her empire." The source said the 41-year-old mom of two ...
Tuesday's Mini-Report - msnbc.com (blog)
By Steve Benen * They can still probably afford good lawyers: "The Federal Bureau of Investigation is examining potential wrongdoing surrounding JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss, people briefed on the matter said Tuesday.
Newark Airport security supervisor accused of using dead man's ID - msnbc.com (blog)
The guards also inspect delivery vehicles for possible unauthorized cargo, he said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the matter. A search of public records found evidence of a Bimbo ...
Iranians feel the pain of sanctions: 'Everything has doubled in price' - msnbc.com (blog)
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, as all those interviewed for this story did because of the political sensitivity of speaking out in Iran, he told me his story. He said he has been unemployed for the past year, doing odd jobs and that he barely ...
Rushing for online poker spoils, some US firms tie up with partners with a past - msnbc.com (blog)
Party and others that have had brushes with the law, according to people familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, offshore gambling outfit PokerStars is considering buying its chief offshore rival, Full Tilt, and making a run at the US market even though ...
Romney: Is there a Romney Doctrine? - msnbc.com (blog)
He insisted on anonymity — as did a half-dozen others interviewed over the past two weeks — because the Romney campaign has banned any discussion of the process by which the candidate formulates his positions.” “Mitt Romney on Saturday only briefly ...
How Florida brothers' 'pill mill' operation fueled painkiller abuse epidemic - msnbc.com (blog)
The information in these articles was gleaned from court records, interviews with associates of the Georges and informants, many of whom spoke on condition of anonymity. South Florida -- and the Georges, in particular -- were the vanguard of what the ...
Prostitute at center of Secret Service scandal: 'I would have been able to get ... - msnbc.com (blog)
According to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the US military investigator looking into the incident zeroed in on a dozen uniformed personnel assigned to the security operation -- seven Army personnel (six Special Forces Green Berets ...
Prostitute at center of Secret Service scandal: 'I would have been able to get ... - msnbc.com (blog)
According to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the US military investigator looking into the incident zeroed in on a dozen uniformed personnel assigned to the security operation -- seven Army personnel (six Special Forces Green Berets ...
Pastor accused of swindling 80-year-old woman out of building worth millions - msnbc.com (blog)
"I have no idea what you're saying," said the man, who declined to give his name. "That should be a lie -- these lies cannot help you." McCarther says she started crying when she learned she'd been scammed. "I said, 'Who could do this to me?
Bachmann hopes to unify party with Romney endorsement - msnbc.com (blog)
Sources close to the Romney campaign said Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is expected to endorse the Republican presidential hopeful at a campaign event on Thursday sources close to the campaign say. By NBC's Jamie Novogrod and Garrett Haake Orlando, ...
Aiding terrorists? Syrian women risk all to help dissidents - msnbc.com (blog)
Another of the girls, Ola, agreed to answer questions through a friend who sometimes helps the team, who herself asked not to be named. All of the group are from Homs, one of the worst hit areas in Syria, where forces have been shelling central ...
Soccer or sex? Thai teens ponder puzzling choice - msnbc.com (blog)
Palm, an 18-year-old I interviewed who spoke on the condition of anonymity, wept as she told me about how she had to give away her 5-month-old son after her boyfriend broke up with her. Government officials insist they are taking the problem of teen ...
Inside the foreclosure factory: Pushing the files - msnbc.com (blog)
The legal process specialist asked not to be identified because she was not authorized to speak about the internal workings of the department, where she has worked since last year. Her account was supported by company documents and by a co-worker in ...
Boehner responds to Catholic bishops - msnbc.com (blog)
One House Democrat of the Catholic faith who asked not to be named, told NBC News, “I'm glad they're finally being consistent lobbying for Catholic teaching.” We cannot offset the debt problem off the backs of the disadvantaged - while protecting those ...
Afghan amputees a grim signature of more powerful bombs - msnbc.com (blog)
Military officials, who did not wish to be identified, said the Taliban are now increasing the chance of infection among victims by covering bombs with urine, feces or blood, leading to an increased likelihood of amputation.
Addicts embody cocaine boom in Brazil's "cracklands" - msnbc.com (blog)
"Crackland isn't finished," said a hotel owner in the area, who asked not to be named, dismissing the recent crackdown. Nearby, dozens of users clustered around dealers, squatted behind makeshift pipes or roamed around, eyes to the ground, ...
Was 15-year-old Lennon Baldwin's death a result of bullying? Police investigate - msnbc.com (blog)
By NBCNewYork.com New Jersey police are investigating whether the apparent suicide of a 15-year-old boy is linked to reports that he was bullied at school, according to two sources close to law enforcement. The sources said the Morristown High School ...
"That pot of gold is beautiful right now"! But what is the first thing you ... - msnbc.com (blog)
"It's all fixed," said a man who refused to give his name but was filling out his numbers for a ticket. "Do you know anyone who's won? It's all fixed, if you ask me." Then he continued filling out his ticket. On our Facebook page, many readers weighed ...
Russian ex-banker fights for his life after assassination attempt in London - msnbc.com (blog)
A member of the building's staff, who declined to give his name, said he heard no shots, but ran outside when he heard frantic shouting. "He is a customer here. He was still alive. He spoke to us in Russian. I understood what he was saying," the member ...
Bin Laden widow's condition worsens in Pakistani custody, brother says - msnbc.com (blog)
He spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case. “The punishments carry different kinds of sentences, so it is now up to courts proceedings. How much time it will take, no one can say.” Another Pakistani intelligence ...
Bin Laden widow's condition worsens in Pakistani custody, brother says - msnbc.com (blog)
He spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case. “The punishments carry different kinds of sentences, so it is now up to courts proceedings. How much time it will take, no one can say.” Another Pakistani intelligence ...
Car bomb explodes outside newspaper offices in northern Mexico - msnbc.com (blog)
"We have learned from American officers who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan," said the corporal, who asked that his name not be used as he is not authorized to speak to the media. "The Americans suffer from similar types of ambushes in their wars, ...
Why is the resistance group Hezbollah standing beside Syria's dictator? - msnbc.com (blog)
But when it comes to understanding why the two men share the same billboard, as well as campaign posters at pro-Assad rallies, there is only one measuring stick, according to a Hezbollah official who spoke on the condition of anonymity: "What is the ...