Mediagazer: Murdoch faces more uncertainty over Times and Sunday Times appointments (Lisa O'Carroll/Guardian)

7:30 AM ET, January 30, 2013

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Lisa O'Carroll / Guardian:

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Meg James / Los Angeles Times:

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