News of the World

Was America hacked?

Amid speculation that Murdoch reporters and private investigators hacked inside U.S. borders, the investigation in England continues with a new arrest.

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Should Congress investigate the News Corporation too?

Rupert Murdoch’s media empire has been a generous benefactor of lawmakers here in the U.S., too — even those who may one day be charged with investigating that empire.

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The Murdochs testify before the British Parliament

Highlights from today’s testimonies about the News of the World cellphone-hacking scandal.

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News of the World deep throat found dead

The News of the World cellphone-hacking scandal has claimed its first fatality.

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Just how easy is phone hacking?

Is your phone vulnerable to hackers?

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Murdoch capitulates BSkyB bid

News Corporation announced today that it will withdraw from the $12 billion bid to assume control of the broadcaster.

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News of the World will shut down

The embattled News of the World tabloid will print its final issue this Sunday amid a growing cellphone-hacking scandal.

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Tuesday morning roundup

Obama to propose a tax cut, Germany extends use of nuclear plants and a new study redeems “magic mushrooms.”

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