On Tape, Murdoch Criticizes Hacking Inquiry, Broadcaster Says

A British station broadcast what appeared to be a recording of Rupert Murdoch criticizing the police investigation of Britain’s phone hacking scandal as “totally incompetent.”

    

After 14 Years, Murdoch Files for Divorce From Third Wife

In a court filing, the media mogul Rupert Murdoch said his relationship with his wife, Wendi, had “broken down.”

    

Shareholders Approve Plan to Split News Corp.

The vote was something of a foregone conclusion because the Murdoch family controls almost 40 percent of the voting shares.

    

Andy Coulson Denies Hacking Charges

The arraignment of Andy Coulson, a former spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron, came after other charges against former employees of Rupert Murdoch.

    

Rebekah Brooks Denies Hacking Charges

Rebekah Brooks appeared in court on Wednesday and denied five counts relating to Britain’s phone hacking scandal, which forced the closing of one of its biggest tabloids.

    

News Corporation Board Approves Split of Company

The company is expected to complete its separation on June 28, with publishing assets in one company and most film and television units in another.

    

Murdoch’s Appetite for Los Angeles Times May Depend on F.C.C. Changes

News Corporation wants the F.C.C. to waive a rule that would prevent it from acquiring The Los Angeles Times, but a regulator’s exit may delay further action.

British Talks on Press Regulation Break Down

Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Thursday that he would pursue his own proposal for a system of self-regulation after months of inquiries into a phone-hacking scandal.

Media Decoder Blog: News Corp. Will Provide $2.6 Billion to Its New Publishing Company

The new company, which will consist of more than 100 newspapers, will have a big cash safety net and no debt when it separates from the entertainment part of News Corporation.

Fox Planning National Sports Network It Hopes Can Challenge ESPN

Fox’s chief executive, Rupert Murdoch, hopes to challenge ESPN for some of the lucrative revenue that the sports media giant has had largely to itself for more than three decades.