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Murdoch Names Thomson New Journal Editor

Publisher takes over spot left open after forced resignation

By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff

Posted May 21, 2008 4:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Rupert Murdoch has named Wall Street Journal publisher Robert J. Thomson as its top editor, reports the New York Times. Thomson, whom Murdoch made publisher just five months ago, was previously the top editor of Murdoch's Times of London. His appointment is expected to speed...   Read full story »

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