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News Corp. names James Murdoch deputy COO

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Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

News Corp. early today named James Murdoch deputy chief operating officer of the company and chairman and CEO of its international operations, moved him a step closer to the top spot at the media giant run by his father, Rupert Murdoch. Murdoch will continue to report to Chase Carey, News Corp.’s deputy chairman and president. As part of his new duties, James Murdoch will relocate from the company’s U.K. offices to its New York headquarters, where both his father and Carey are based.

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