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Rupert Murdoch to Succeed Ailes as Head of Fox News Channel
- Founder of Fox empire takes on role to ensure continuity
- Media giant says Ailes will serve as an adviser to Murdoch
21st Century Fox Says Ailes Resigned as Head of Fox News
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Roger Ailes resigned as head of the Fox News Channel, felled by sexual harassment accusations leveled by a former anchor, leaving his boss and longtime ally Rupert Murdoch to settle frayed nerves at the most-watched news network in the U.S.
21st Century Fox Inc., which owns Fox News as part of its collection of cable and entertainment assets, confirmed the extraordinary changes in a e-mail Thursday. Ailes will become an adviser to Murdoch, who at 85 becomes chairman and acting CEO for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network.