News Corp. shutters 'The Daily'; taps Thomson as CEO of new independent publishing company

Posted on: 12/03/12

New York—News Corp. announced it is shuttering The Daily, less than two years after it launched the iPad newspaper. The company also named Wall Street Journal Managing Editor Robert Thomson as CEO of its new publishing entity, which will retain the News Corp. name.

'USA Today' debuts weekly column by Michael Wolff

Posted on: 09/17/12

McLean, Va.—USA Today has introduced a weekly media column from journalist and author Michael Wolff. The column will run every Monday in the print and online editions of USA Today, starting today.

Report: Murdoch facing shareholder revolt

Posted on: 07/19/12

London—News Corp. Chairman-CEO Rupert Murdoch is reportedly facing a showdown with investors at News Corp.'s annual general meeting in October, after a group of 18 investors signaled their intention to oust him as chairman, according to a story in the Daily Telegraph.

What does News Corp.'s pending split mean for Dow Jones?

Posted on: 07/03/12

It has been an eventful 30 days for Dow Jones & Co. and its flagship newspaper, The Wall Street Journal.