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British reporters are known for doing almost anything to get a story. But reports that a newspaper secretly listened to telephone messages of murdered schoolgirls and other private citizens have produced shock and anger.
    On Friday, British police arrested Andy Coulson, former editor of Britain’s best-selling newspaper, News of the World. The investigation led him to resign in January as communications director to Prime Minister David Cameron. The arrest came in a widening investigation of telephone hacking. (28) Other accusations include paying police for information on stories. Prime Minister Cameron promised Friday that a judge will lead a full public inquiry into the case after police complete their investigation.