News Corp plans national digital newspaper

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. plans to start a national digital newspaper that will be distributed exclusively over tablet computers and mobile phones in a bid to grab online readership, the Washington Post reported, citing remarks by Murdoch during the company’s earnings call. The new digital publication would offer short items that can be read quickly and will be aimed at a general readership, the Post reported. The company plans to start the service before year end, the Post reported, citing people familiar with the matter. ADD The new national digital newspaper will be distributed exclusively as paid content for tablet computers such as Apple Inc.'s iPad and mobile phones.