We hear that Rupert Murdoch made a late appearance at the Wall Street Journal offices on Tuesday afternoon, where he mingled with the top brass that he'll force out the door once he finishes killing off members of the editorial independence committee and gets a more pliable board. Other rumors: They're already working on an office for Rupert at WSJ headquarters. Also, Times of London editor Robert Thomson will stay in that position for at least another year and a half, which gives Managing Editor Marcus Brauchli plenty of time to line up a new gig.