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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson claimed Tuesday that his shock firing wasn't the last of his dealings with the powerful Murdoch family.

Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch reportedly fired Carlson — arguably the network's biggest star — over his conspiratorial coverage of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, in which he blamed government agents for provoking the attack.

A lawsuit by former producer Abby Grossberg accusing Carlson of harassment and retaliation was also reportedly a factor in the host's firing. Fox denied Grossberg's allegations but settled with her for $12 million....

NEW YORK — Rupert Murdoch was re-elected chairman of News Corp. with 84 percent of the votes cast during last week's shareholders meeting but other members of the board, including his sons James and Lachlan, received far less support, according to figures released on Monday.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A growing number of News Corp shareholders with voting rights are considering sending a strong message of discontent to Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch by voting against several long-standing board members including his sons James and Lachlan.