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Carrying value of intangible assets subsequent to recognizing non-cash impairment charges in News America Marketing reporting unit.

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Fixed asset carrying value of intangible assets subsequent to recognizing non cash impairment charges.

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Goodwill carrying value assets prior to recognizing noncash impairment charges.

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Investments carrying value in investments subsequent to write down.

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Investments carrying value investments prior to write down.

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Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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