Murdoch Says WSJ Web Site to Drop Fees

November 13, 2007

(AP) -- News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said Tuesday he intends to make access to The Wall Street Journal's Web site free, dropping subscription fees in exchange for anticipated ad revenue.

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