--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - March 01, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY-- Liberty Media Corporation announced that CEO-Elect Gregory B. Maffei is now the president and chief executive officer. John C. Malone will stay the Chairman but steps down as CEO. Liberty owns stakes in Court TV, QVC and is one of the largest shareholders of News Corp.
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