Howard Koplowitz

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Howard Koplowitz reports on crime and breaking news events for International Business Times. Howard formerly worked on IBT's continuous news desk, where he covered trending topics. He joined IBT in March 2012.

Previously, Howard covered political corruption, health, crime and other beats for TimesLedger Newspapers in Queens, New York, where he won several national and state awards for his reporting.

Howard graduated from the SUNY-Albany, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and minored in journalism.

Ebola In Texas: Rick Perry Taps 2 Hospitals As Ebola Virus Treatment Centers

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston were designated Ebola treatment centers.

Who Is Jamilah Nasheed? Missouri State Senator Arrested In Ferguson Protesting Mike Brown Shooting

She refused a police order not to to block the middle of the street where the Ferguson Police Department headquarters is located, authorities said.

Ebola Travel Ban: Political, Public Support Grows For West Africa Flight Restrictions, But Obama Not On Board

At least 88 U.S. elected officials want a ban on travel from Ebola-affected countries to the United States.

Jeanne Shaheen-Scott Brown Poll: New Hampshire Senate Race A Dead Heat

Jeanne Shaheen leads Scott Brown by 3 points, which is within the poll's 4.4 percent margin of error.

Election 2014: Obama Votes Early In Illinois, Touts Early Voting

Illinois is one of 43 states with some form of early voting.

Midterm Elections 2014 Poll: Most Americans Say US 'Out Of Control,' Not Enthusiastic About Election

And only a third of voters in competitive midterm races are enthusiastic about the election.

Baghdad Suicide Bombing: At Least 17 Killed In Attack At Shiite Mosque In Sinak

Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack, but ISIS has taken credit for similar bombings.

Mike Brown Shooting Hits Close To Home For New Ferguson Resident

The Mike Brown shooting resonated with teen Robernae Perry. It wasn't the first time the cops gunned down someone in her Ferguson neighborhood.

Was Ferguson October A Success?

Ferguson October is coming to a close. Where do the protests go from here?

Ferguson October: Cornel West Came To St. Louis 'To Go To Jail'

In a wide-ranging speech, Cornel West took on police brutality, economic inequality and the schism between generations of black leaders.

Shaw St. Louis: Neighborhood Where Vonderrit Myers Jr. Was Killed Exudes Diversity

The Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis where Vonderrit Myers Jr. was killed by police is racially mixed and residential.

Ferguson October Protest: Lesley McSpadden, Mother Of Mike Brown, Leads Demonstration To Ferguson Police Department

The mother of slain black teenager Michael Brown was among the peaceful protesters who marched on a Ferguson police station Saturday night.

Ferguson October Protests: Mike Brown Shooting Draws Crowds From Beyond St. Louis

Protesters from beyond Ferguson and St. Louis felt the need to march for Mike Brown and Vonderrit Myers Jr.

St. Louis Ferguson October Protest: Black Youths' Resolve Remains Firm 2 Months After Mike Brown Shooting

St. Louis and Ferguson residents vowed to keep fighting for justice, despite the lack of an indictment of Darren Wilson.

Ferguson October Protests: Demonstrators Express Anger And Optimism Over Mike Brown, Vonderrit Myers Shootings

Demonstrators staging a mock funeral for people slain by police were met by officers in riot gear, but the protest remained peaceful.

Kobani: ISIS Will 'Massacre' 500 People If Islamic State Controls Syrian Town, UN Envoy Warns

About 500 people are stranded in Kobani, with thousands more nearby. The U.N. is warning that they “will be most likely massacred” by ISIS.

Hong Kong Protests: Occupy Central To Hold 'Major Rally' After Talks Fail

Pro-democracy activists are once again taking to the streets of Hong Kong in large numbers.

Tesla 'D': No Self-Driving Car, But Model S Will Have All-Wheel-Drive, Driver-Assisted Features

Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn't announce a self-driving car, but the new Tesla Model S will automatically change lanes.

St. Louis Shooting: Protest Against Vonderrit Myers Killing By Cop Stops Traffic In Shaw Neighborhood

An off-duty cop shot and killed Vonderrit Myers Jr., whom authorities said fired at the officer. His family claimed he was unarmed.

AIG Trial: Bernanke Says Bailout Terms Were 'Additional Compensation To Taxpayers'

The AIG bailout terms were made "to minimize the windfall" to shareholders, Ben Bernanke testified.

Stock Market Today: Dow Records Biggest Point Drop Of 2014 As Energy Stocks Slide

The 335-point plunge in the Dow Jones Industrial Index followed a 275-point gain as U.S. stocks continued their volatility.

Ebola Vaccine Trials: First Doses Of Experimental Treatment Given To Malian Health Workers

The vaccine, given to three Malian health workers, had never before been tested on humans.

Obama ISIS Terrorist Joke: Betty Olson, South Dakota State Legislator, Says 'So Many People Don't Have A Sense Of Humor'

"I do feel bad that so many people don't have a sense of humor," said South Dakota state Rep. Betty Olson.

Mitch McConnell Kentucky Sports Radio Interview: 'It's OK To Be For Both Louisville And Kentucky'

It's unclear how McConnell's political answer on Kentucky's sports rivalry will play with voters.

Midterm Elections 2014: Obama's Policies Featured At Debates As President Says Democrats Have Midterm Election-Related 'Congenital' Disease

Republicans have seized on Obama's unpopularity while Democrats avoid appearing publicly with the president.

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