British newspaper readers were greeted by a simple but bold apology as they flipped through the morning headlines.
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Final ‘News of the World’ Crossword Puzzle Subtly Skewers Rebekah Brooks
The News of the World might have been called many things over its 168-year-history, but subtle was probably not one of them.
Embattled ‘News of the World’ Publishes Final Issue
In its final dose of juicy tabloid goodness, the paper turns the focus inward.
Double Trouble: James Murdoch Could Face Legal Battle on Both Sides of the Atlantic
In the wake of the News of the World hacking scandal, both the U.S. and the U.K. may prepare charges against the News Corp. heir apparent.
Hugh Grant Is Even More Lovable After Berating News of the World Editor
And here we thought Hugh’s best stuff came in confessions of love.
A History of Infamy: Six Salacious ‘News of the World’ Scandals
It’s not just a front-page headline on the News of the World — it’s a story that has made the front pages of papers and websites around the world. And the 168-year-old British tabloid caused its own demise.
End of the ‘World’: Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World To Close After Phone Hacking Scandal
James Murdoch has announced that Sunday’s edition of the British tabloid News of the World will be its last.
Scotland Sex Scandal, Twist Ending: Sheridan Goes From Defamed Victim to Shamed Perjurer
Scotland’s most famous and charismatic politician Tommy Sheridan was today sentenced to three years in prison, pronounced guilty of lying under oath in a defamation case that netted him $320,000. (via Financial Times)
British Tabloid Suspends Editor Over Alleged Sienna Miller Phone-Hacking
What’s more surprising? That the News of the World may have hacked into Sienna Miller’s phone, or that anyone would actually want to listen?
Why the Duchess of York is in a Spot of Bother
Sundays are going to have to be renamed Sting Sundays in the U.K. One of the county’s tabloid newspapers claims to have snared another high-profile casualty: the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson.