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News Articles: The Wall Street Journal

Rupert Murdoch, center, at the Republican National Convention in July. Murdoch has led his media empire to become a major player in conservative politics.

Rupert Murdoch is set to face his kids in court, with Fox News’ fate in the balance

The future of Fox News – and the rest of the Murdoch media empire – is at stake in a trial this week in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch wants to change his will to consolidate his eldest son’s power.

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  • David Folkenflik
Evan Gershkovich at a court hearing in April to consider an appeal on his arrest.

A Russian court has extended Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of August

A Russian court extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for another three months on Tuesday. The American journalist faces unsubstantiated charges of espionage.

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  • Charles Maynes
<em>Wall Street Journal</em> reporter Evan Gershkovich is escorted by Russian officers from the Lefortovsky court to a bus, in Moscow, Thursday. Russia's Federal Security Service said its agents detained Gershkovich in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg, accusing him of trying to obtain classified information.

The U.S. condemns Russia's arrest of a Wall Street Journal reporter

Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, was on a reporting assignment in the Ural mountain city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained by agents from Russia's Federal Security Service.

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  • NPR Staff
For years, Robert Shireman, shown here at his home in Berkeley, Calif., has been accused of corruptly sharing insider information with investors while serving as a federal official. Those claims aren't true. But they live on.

For 8 Years, A 'Wall Street Journal' Story Haunted His Career. Now He Wants It Fixed

Former U.S. Education Department official Robert Shireman is asking The Wall Street Journal to correct a story from 2013 that continues to fuel false accusations. The paper has declined his request.

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  • David Folkenflik
The incoming first lady was the subject of a <em>Wall Street Journal</em> opinion article suggesting she stop using the title "Dr." because she is not a physician. Biden received her doctorate in education in 2007.

Biden Team Response To Controversial Op-Ed 'Clearly A Political Strategy,' Editor Says

Paul Gigot, editorial page editor of The Wall Street Journal, writes, "There's nothing like playing the race or gender card to stifle criticism."

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  • Brakkton Booker
Jill Biden, on the campaign trail last month in St. Petersburg, Fla., holds two master's degrees and a doctorate in education. An op-ed published in <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> asking her to stop using the title "Dr." has prompted widespread backlash.

Op-Ed Urging Jill Biden To Drop The 'Dr.' Sparks Outrage Online

The widely panned opinion piece addressed Jill Biden as "kiddo" and advised her to "drop the doc." The incoming first lady holds two master's degrees and a doctorate in education.

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  • Rachel Treisman