Meet Fox News' new leader Lachlan Murdoch, who inherits a media empire now that his father is officially stepping down

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Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch at Day 10 of the US Open held at the USTA Tennis Center on September 5, 2018 in New York City.

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Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox and News Corp after a career spanning seven decades. Here's how the billionaire media mogul spends his money.

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Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corp and co-chairman of 21st Century Fox, arrives at the Sun Valley Resort of the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 10, 2018 in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he was stepping down as chairman of Fox and News Corp.

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Read Rupert Murdoch's memo to staff announcing he's stepping down from Fox and News Corp.

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Rupert Murdoch will exit his role as chair of Fox and News Corp. in November, he said Thursday.

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Smartmatic lawyer says Rupert Murdoch is like a 'mafia boss' who 'ordered a hit' with Fox News

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Rupert Murdoch in Los Angeles.

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Rupert Murdoch has become a 'frothing-at-the-mouth' enemy of Donald Trump and often wishes for his death, new Michael Wolff book claims

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Rupert Murdoch, left, and former President Donald Trump, right, in a composite image.

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Rupert Murdoch is urging Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to jump into the Republican presidential race, report says

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia.

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