Journalists at Britain's Sun newspaper paid large sums of cash to corrupt public officials,...

Journalists at Britain's Sun newspaper paid large sums of cash to corrupt public officials, aware the practice was criminal, a press ethics inquiry hears. The disclosure could damage News Corp. (NWSA +0.5%) if it gives ammunition to the FBI and other U.S. agencies that have stepped up their hunt for signs of illegality at Rupert Murdoch's media empire. (also)