Sarah Palin Joins Fox News as Contributor

The New York Times is reporting that Sarah Palin has signed on to be a contributor to the Fox News Channel.

The former governor of Alaska and Republican vice-presidential candidate will appear on the network's programming on a regular basis as part of a multiyear deal, the Times reports.

Palin will not have a show of her own, but an insider familiar with the deal says she will be hosting occasional specials that will appear on the network.

The deal is expected to be announced this afternoon. Financial terms were not disclosed.