British Tabloid Phone Hacking Scandal

I hadn't been paying much attention to this ongoing scandal in the UK. It has been kind of like when I have the TV playing in the background. I have heard bits and pieces but haven't paid too much attention. But I finally took the time to read up on it this morning and can't believe how seedy and sad the entire affair is. I wonder how far it will go? Do these illegal practices stretch all the way to Murdoch's papers here in the US?

Anyway, if you are interested in a good way to gain an understanding of what the whole sordid mess is about, here is a good place to start:

British Phone-Hacking Scandal (News of the World)