FIRST CUTS: The latest phone hacking chatter; Sharpton to MSNBC?

Our list of stories that should be on your morning media menu:

• Former News International chief Rebekah Brooks was released on bail Monday after being questioned by London police for her possible involvement in the phone hacking at News of the World. (Reuters)

• The Wall Street Journal is defending itself and its former publisher, Les Hinton, who resided Friday as the scandal intensified. (WSJ)

• David Carr: "[News Corp.] may be hoping that it can get back to business now that some of the responsible parties have been held to account — and that people will see the incident as an aberrant byproduct of the world of British tabloids. But ... the damage is likely to continue to mount." (NYT)

• Ken Auletta: "Murdoch's influence with government officials here and abroad will not help him escape this time." (The New Yorker/News Desk)

• Unnamed Rupert Murdoch associates have some grim words for the embattled mogul. (The Wrap)

• How journalists are using Google+. (Mashable)

• CNN and HLN live simulcasts are now available on the web to pay TV subscribers. (Wall Street Journal)

• Has Al Sharpton landed a gig hosting the 6 p.m. hour on MSNBC? (TVNewser)