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Beyond Sexual Harassment, Lesser Known Scandals Could Cost The Murdochs A $14B Deal

Rupert Murdoch (left) with Fox News co-presidents Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine today. Last week, Fox News fired Bill O'Reilly in a move to save a $14 billion dollar deal. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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Beyond Sexual Harassment, Lesser Known Scandals Could Cost The Murdochs A $14B Deal

For the Murdochs, who control Fox News as part of a larger media empire, getting rid of Bill O'Reilly is a move to regain full control of the European broadcasting giant Sky in a $14.6 billion deal.

Beyond Sexual Harassment, Lesser Known Scandals Could Cost The Murdochs A $14B Deal

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Wednesday

Wednesday

Amid Backlash From Advertisers, Bill O'Reilly Takes A Spring Break

An ad for Bill O'Reilly's top-rated Fox News show stares back at passersby outside the News Corp. headquarters in New York City earlier this month. O'Reilly is stepping away from the show for a vacation as controversy continues to mount around sexual harassment claims. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Amid Backlash From Advertisers, Bill O'Reilly Takes A Spring Break

When he announced his vacation Tuesday, O'Reilly carefully noted it had been planned for a while. Still, the trip comes at a conspicuous time for O'Reilly, who is facing sexual harassment allegations.

Wednesday

As Scandals Crest, Fox News Once More Under Siege

Advertisers are beginning to pull their commercials from Fox News star Bill O'Reilly's flagship broadcast as allegations of sexual harassment continue to grow. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images hide caption

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Media

As Scandals Crest, Fox News Once More Under Siege

Advertisers are beginning to pull their commercials from Fox News star Bill O'Reilly's flagship broadcast as allegations of sexual harassment continue to grow.

As Scandals Crest, Fox News Once More Under Siege

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Monday

Fresh Lawsuit Against Ailes Slams Fox News' Response To Harassment Claims

Then-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes poses at the network's New York City studios in 2006. Ailes served as CEO from Fox News' first day in 1996 until his resignation in July. Jim Cooper/AP hide caption

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Fresh Lawsuit Against Ailes Slams Fox News' Response To Harassment Claims

Fox News contributor Julie Roginsky says in the complaint that the network's past chairman, Roger Ailes, made unwanted sexual advances while leading her to believe that a big promotion would follow.

Fresh Lawsuit Against Ailes Slams Fox News' Response To Harassment Claims

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Tuesday

'My Year Of Guards And Guns': Megyn Kelly On Standing Up To Trump And Ailes

Megyn Kelly speaks onstage at Tina Brown's 7th Annual Women In The World Summit Opening Night on April 6, in New York City. Jemal Countess/Getty Images hide caption

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'My Year Of Guards And Guns': Megyn Kelly On Standing Up To Trump And Ailes

In her book Settle For More, the Fox anchor shares scary and empowering moments covering the 2016 campaign. But Kelly says she doesn't regret not going up against Roger Ailes earlier.

'My Year Of Guards And Guns': Megyn Kelly On Standing Up To Trump And Ailes

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Wednesday

Suspended Host's Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Fox News' New President

Andrea Tantaros (right) is pictured in 2013 with her co-hosts of the Fox News show The Five. Tantaros says she was later demoted to being a host of the midday show Outnumbered, with a smaller audience, less promotion and less visibility. Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP hide caption

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Suspended Host's Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Fox News' New President

Suspended Fox News host Andrea Tantaros has accused former Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes of sexually harassing her. She says Ailes' former chief deputy, Bill Shine, acted to shut down her complaints.

Suspended Host's Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Fox News' New President

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Tuesday

Fox Will Pay Gretchen Carlson $20 Million To Settle Sexual Harassment Suit

In July, Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit accusing then-Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes of sexual harassment. Noam Galai/Getty Images for GIFF hide caption

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Fox Will Pay Gretchen Carlson $20 Million To Settle Sexual Harassment Suit

Two months after former Fox & Friends co-host Gretchen Carlson accused Fox News' then-Chairman Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, the network's parent company has agreed to a payment, and an apology.

Friday

Wednesday

Anita Hill: 'We've Come A Long Way Since Then'

Anita Hill speaks during "TimesTalks Presents: Kerry Washington and Anita Hill Confirmation" on April 8 in New York City. Hill is now a professor of race and gender policy at Brandeis University. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Anita Hill: 'We've Come A Long Way Since Then'

Nearly 25 years after Anita Hill accused her former boss of making lewd advances, America is again dealing with high-profile cases of sexual harassment. Hill tells NPR what's changed and what hasn't.

Anita Hill: 'We've Come A Long Way Since Then'

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Friday

Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

Fox News CEO Roger Ailes in his New York City studios in 2006. Ailes served as CEO from Fox News' first day in 1996. Jim Cooper/AP hide caption

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Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

No contemporary figure has done more to shape the intersection of American media and politics than Roger Ailes. He was forced out of Fox News this week following allegations of sexual harassment.

Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

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Thursday

Roger Ailes, Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Out As Chairman Of Fox News

Fox News CEO and Chairman Roger Ailes and his wife, Elizabeth Tilson, leave the News Corp. building in New York on Tuesday. Ailes is stepping down from his role and Rupert Murdoch will be taking over as chairman and acting CEO. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Roger Ailes, Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Out As Chairman Of Fox News

Ailes, the co-founder and CEO of the news channel, "has resigned from his role effective immediately," according to parent company 21st Century Fox. Rupert Murdoch is taking over in the interim.

Tuesday

Sources: Murdochs Moving To Oust Roger Ailes After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Negotiations are underway to oust Fox News Channel Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, NPR's David Folkenflik reports. Wesley Mann/Fox News/Getty Images hide caption

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Sources: Murdochs Moving To Oust Roger Ailes After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Ailes, the CEO and chairman of Fox News, has been sued by a former anchor, and other accusers have stepped forward. Fox News sources now say the Murdoch family is moving to push Ailes out.

Monday

Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

Fox News Channel chief Roger Ailes attends a 2012 Hollywood Reporter celebration of "The 35 Most Powerful People in Media" in New York City. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images hide caption

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Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

Roger Ailes has filed countermotions against the sexual harassment suit brought by ex-anchor Gretchen Carlson. Other women, however, are coming forward with similar allegations against Ailes.

Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

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