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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION , D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 03/26/2014

News Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 001-35769

Delaware 46-2950970 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.)

1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

212-416-3400 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 26, 2014, (the "Company") announced that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") has appointed Mr. Lachlan K. Murdoch, a non-executive director, as the Non-Executive Co-Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this report shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of News Corporation, dated March 26, 2014.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

News Corporation

Date: March 26, 2014 By: /s/ Michael L. Bunder

Michael L. Bunder Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and

Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

EX-99.1 Press Release of News Corporation, dated March 26, 2014. Exhibit 99.1

LACHLAN MURDOCH NAMED NON-EXECUTIVE CO-CHAIRMAN

OF

New York (March 26, 2014) - has been named Non-Executive Co-Chairman of News Corp by the Board of Directors, the company announced today.

"This appointment is a sign of confidence in the growth potential of News Corp and a recognition of Lachlan's entrepreneurial leadership and passion for news, digital media and sport," said , Executive Chairman of News Corp. "In this elevated role, Lachlan will help us lead News Corp forward as we expand our reach and invest in new technologies and markets around the world. We have many challenges and opportunities ahead, and Lachlan's strategic thinking and vast knowledge of our businesses will enable me as Executive Chairman and the company as a whole to deliver the best outcomes on behalf of our stockholders, employees and customers."

"I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lachlan for a number of years, and I'm delighted he'll be serving in this elevated capacity," said Robert Thomson, Chief Executive of News Corp. "Lachlan's experience, acumen and enthusiasm will serve us well as we guide News Corp and its businesses through this era of digital transformation and global expansion. His early appreciation of the value of REA, the digital property site that is a jewel in our crown, is an indicator of his prescience and strategic savvy."

"I am grateful to the Board of News Corp for this exciting opportunity, and I'm looking forward to working more closely than ever with my father as well as Robert Thomson and his team, who have launched the new News so successfully," said Lachlan Murdoch. "News Corp today has the energy and sensibility of a start-up and is at the cutting edge of change in the media, publishing and education industries, and much more."

Lachlan Murdoch, age 42, is currently a Director of News Corp and , Executive Chairman of NOVA Entertainment Group, Executive Chairman of Illyria Pty Ltd, and a Director of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art. Until recently, he also served as Non-Executive Chairman of Ten Network Holdings. Under his leadership, NOVA Entertainment Group became Australia's number one national FM network.

Prior to founding Illyria in 2005, a successful private investment company, Lachlan was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of News Corporation (now 21st Century Fox), a role in which he was directly responsible for two thirds of the company's global revenue, with specific emphasis on its U.S. stations group and publishing assets.

While at the former News Corporation, Lachlan had oversight of HarperCollins and the company's lines of business in Australia, including REA. He also served on the Board of and as Chairman of and Publisher of the New York Post. At Fox Television Stations, Lachlan oversaw the company's 35 owned-and-operated television stations, where he raised the bar on local news coverage nationwide, increasing the total number of local news hours across the group to more than 850 per week. At the New York Post, Lachlan overhauled the tabloid and grew its circulation by more than 40 percent. During his tenure, the Post became 's fastest growing and the seventh largest in the United States.

About News Corp

News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, cable network programming in Australia, digital real estate services, book publishing, digital education, and pay-TV distribution in Australia. Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. More information: www.newscorp.com.

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements," which are based on management's views and assumptions regarding future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Actual results and events may differ materially from these expectations due to factors that are detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not have any obligation to publicly update any of these "forward-looking statements" to reflect subsequent events, circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contacts: Jim Kennedy News Corp Corporate Communications 212-416-4064 [email protected] @jimkennedy250 Michael Florin News Corp Investor Relations 212-416-3363 [email protected]