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<br>June 27 (Reuters) - MSNBC said on Monday that journalist Alex Wagner would take over as anchor of the 9 p.m. weekday slot four days a week, succeeding Rachel Maddow in one of the news network's most crucial roles.<br> <br>Wagner, who rejoined the network in February after co-hosting shows in the early 2010s, will start in the role on August 16 and her program would air Tuesdays through Fridays.<br> <br>She will also contribute to special coverage for MSNBC including the midterm elections this fall, according to a company statement.<br> <br>Maddow will continue to host her eponymous show on Mondays at 9 p.m.  (Reporting by Yuvraj Malik in Bengaluru)<br>