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By Zeke Turner 8/31/10 8:14pm

Sources: Tribune Company Ready to Put Itself in Michael Eisner's Hands

The Tribune Co. is ready to name former Disney CEO Michael Eisner chairman, sources close to the negotiations told The Wrap.

“They need a good old American guy,” one source said. “A face, a guy who can deal with bankers and convince them that he can get the company out of trouble”

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By Zeke Turner 8/31/10 3:28pm

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After Trouble at Hewlett-Packard, Former CEO Mark Hurd Leaving News Corp. Board

The Wall Street Journal’s Shira Ovide reports that former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd will lose his seat on News Corp.’s board after the meeting on October 15 .

Mr. Hurd has been a director at the company since 2008 and, according to a News Corp. securities filing, he won’t stand for re-election this Read More

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