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Fox is reportedly getting ready to wash their hands of Bill O'Reilly

• The Fox News media empire is preparing to cut its ties with right-wing commentator Bill O'Reilly the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.
  
• The report comes after weeks of controversy over his $13M settlements with former female employees he allegedly sexually harassed.
• Advertisers have fled O'Reilly’s show in scores following the April 1 New York Times article detailing the settlements, leaving the host sponsored mainly by mouthwash, free-to-play games and other D-list advertisers. 
• Meanwhile, pressure has mounted on Fox to drop the show. Read more (4/18/17 11 PM)

BREAKING: O’Reilly officially fired

• Bill O'Reilly will not be returning to Fox News, according to a statement from the network’s parent company, 21st Century Fox.
  
• “After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O'Reilly have agreed that Bill O'Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” the statement read. Read more (4/19/17 2:40 PM)