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Megan Friedman

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Covers:  travel, pop culture, offbeat stories, viral videos, internet culture, lifestyle
Doesn't Cover: finance, politics, crime, law, world news
Managing Editor of The Keyword at @Google. Formerly @Hearst, @NBCNews, and @TIME. @MedillSchool alum. She/her.

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Florida native, Northwestern alum, Astoria, Queens resident/evangelist. Internet addict, animal lover, TV buff. I've probably seen that viral video already, so don't bother sending it over.

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Dolly Parton Shared the Heartfelt Reason She and Carl Dean Never Had Children

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Dolly Parton Shared the Heartfelt Reason She and Carl Dean Never Had Children

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Country legend Dolly Parton is beloved by listeners of all ages, but despite her large family (she was one of 12 children!) and her strong bond with kids, she and husband Carl Dean, who passed away on March 3, have never had children of their own. And according to Parton, that's the way it was meant to be.
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The History of Daylight Saving Time-and 11 Weird Facts to Know About It

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Third grade reporter, the Panther Paw Press, Pine Crest Elementary School, Boca Raton, Florida.

How is social media changing news?

It's letting people pick and choose what they want to read, which is great for niche media but may be dangerous for news as public service.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Essentials: Wordpress, Time Inc's content management system. Others: Google Reader, Twitter, Chartbeat, Campfire chat, Omniture
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