Rich Edson (born August 2, 1981, in

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and a former Washington Correspondent for

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. He holds a Master of Science in journalism from

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and a dual degree in history and journalism from Rutgers College of

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in New Brunswick, New Jersey. During his college years, Edson announced Rutgers sports on

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and interned for ''

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''. Edson grew up in

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, where he met his future wife as a member of the marchingband.Staf
"Cheryl Cappiello and Rich Edson"
''

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'', July 20, 2008. Accessed June 19, 2022. "Ms. Cappiello and Mr. Edson met in 1995 as members of the Dumont High School marching band. She was starting her senior year; he was a freshman."

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Rich Edson – Fox News
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