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HC2 Broadcasting

A rooftop antenna. (Photo by "flrnt" via Flickr/Creative Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Dish founder Charlie Ergen makes deal to acquire controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting

The deal gives Charlie Ergen's Conx a 75 percent controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting; the acquisition is still subject to FCC approval.

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