Quote
July 27, 2011
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"One reporter was told by his editor that “Rupert ordered” a look into the connections between then-governor David Paterson and the lobbying activities of his father, Basil Paterson, according to a Post insider. It was, in fairness, a sound story to investigate, but there was an implied understanding that the reporter should turn up something, since his editor felt the need to mention where the idea came from."

— from my story this week. (via azipaybarah)

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Photo
July 21, 2011
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“Manhattan, after the Murdochs” - a new illustration by Trenton Duerksen for Capital New York. Click here for a larger version.

“Manhattan, after the Murdochs” - a new illustration by Trenton Duerksen for Capital New York. Click here for a larger version.

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Link
July 19, 2011
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Rupert is warming to his topic.

- Tom McGeveran

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Video
July 19, 2011
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Live video of the Murdoch/phone hacking hearings, via Britain’s Channel 4 News.

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Quote
July 19, 2011
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"Are you investigating 9/11 victim phone hackings?

Rupert Murdoch: We have no evidence of that. I cannot believe any of that happened."

— @AntDeRosa live tweeting Parliamentary Hearings on News Corp. phone hacking scandal.  (via brooklynmutt)

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