James Murdoch doesn't fare well in shareholder vote

More than one-third of the votes were in opposition to the reelection of Rupert's son to the board - not a great development for someone who has been cast as the media mogul's heir apparent. (Also keep in mind that Murdoch and his family control 40 percent of the voting shares.) Actually, this might provide a convenient opportunity for Rupert to ease his son out of that role. Shareholders did vote overwhelmingly to reelect the old man, though a sizable number of shareholders abstained. (LAT)