Fox News boss Roger Ailes resigns amid sexual harassment claims

Roger Ailes, the controversial Fox News head embroiled in an ongoing sexual harassment scandal, has resigned, 21st Century Fox announced this afternoon. Ailes served as chairman and CEO of both Fox News and the Fox Business Network, and was chairman of Fox Television Stations Group as well. In his place, Rupert Murdoch — whose family owns both 21st Century Fox and News Corporation — will assume the role of chairman and CEO of Fox News and Fox Business Channel. His departure brin