| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/19/today-in-history-rupert-murdochs-media-empire-apologizes-for-hacking-scandal/ |
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Today is Monday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2026. There are 346 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Jan. 19, 2012, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire apologized and agreed to cash
payouts to 37 people whose telephones had been hacked by its tabloid press.
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