Jason Frederick Carroll is an American

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who is a national correspondent for

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, a cable-news television channel.

Early life and education

Carroll was born in

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. He graduated with a

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degree in literature and

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from the

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, located in

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Career

Carroll was scouted as a model after high school. His broadcast career started as an on-air intern at KGET-TV in Bakersfield, California. He also interned for 60 Minutes. He worked for CBS2 in Los Angeles before moving to CNN New York. Since joining CNN he has covered breaking-news stories including the earthquake in Haiti, following soldiers into war in Afghanistan, numerous Hurricanes including

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, and Hurricane Sandy.

Awards

Carroll is a recipient of numerous awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award.

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Early life and education

Career

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