Surveillance Carried Out On Phone-Hack Lawyers

News Corp. said its U.K. newspaper unit ordered surveillance of two lawyers representing victims of a now-closed tabloid's illegal news-gathering tactics, and called the surveillance "deeply inappropriate."

Auction Plan Set for Dodgers

Major League Baseball and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt have agreed to a structure for the auction of one of the game's most-storied franchises. The deal allows for separate bids for the team and the future media rights to its games.

Google Ponders Pay TV

Google is considering a plan to offer paid cable-TV services to consumers, a move that could unleash a new wave of competition within the traditional TV business. Such a project could be tested in Kansas City, where an internet project is already in the works.

• GM Agrees to Use Google Apps

Amazon, Now a Book Lender

Amazon is launching a digital-book lending library that will be available only to owners of its Kindle and Kindle Fire devices who are also subscribers to its $79-a-year Amazon Prime program.

Facebook's Battle for Big Advertisers

Facebook is under pressure to grow its advertising on a grand scale. But big brands have found they can reach a target audience at a steep discount through what's akin to word-of-mouth campaigns that spring from free Facebook pages.

• Chart: Companies That 'Like' Facebook Ads

Stephen King's New Monster

With 50 novels published and 350 million books sold, Stephen King is taking a chance on a new genre: historical fiction.

• Video: Stephen King's Shift to Reality

NBA Players Shoot for Global Tour

Amid the NBA's lockout, players are seeking revenue streams outside the league. Talks are under way over proposed exhibitions in London, Australia and China.