National Geographic to lay off 9 percent of staff

Washington — The National Geographic Society says it will lay off about 9 percent of its staff of 2,000 as a deal to sell the magazine and other media properties to 21st Century Fox nears completion. Spokeswoman M.J. Jacobsen said in an email late Tuesday that all employees have been told what their employment status will be once the deal closes later this month.

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