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.

Immigration Reform 2015: Unaccompanied Minors From Central America Not Expected To Become A Crisis Again Like 2014, Border Officials Say

Increased enforcement is expected to prevent a surge of unaccompanied minors this summer.

ISIS Oil Revenue: Islamic State Makes Money By Selling Gas To Bashar Assad, New BBC2 Documentary Claims

ISIS and Syrian President Bashar Assad are both enemies and business partners, according to the film.

Mexico Organized Crime Only In 'Some Areas Of The Country': Mexican President Peña Nieto Comments Anger Media, Civil Rights Groups

But media and civil rights groups say kidnappings and killings have risen sharply since President Enrique Peña Nieto took office.

Congressmen Holding AR-15 Photo: Trey Gowdy, Ken Buck May Face Police Investigation Over Assault Rifle Pose

It's illegal to possess assault weapons like the AR-15 in D.C., but it's unclear whether the congressmen will face charges.

Is Marco Rubio A Twin? Top Google Searches Answered By 2016 Presidential Candidate

The Republican presidential hopeful tries not to laugh while answering, "Is Marco Rubio a twin?"

War On Women's Bodies: Nancy Pelosi Slams GOP For Considering Overturning D.C. Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act

The legislation prevents employers from firing workers who use birth control or have in vitro fertilization.

Europe Migrant Crisis: Libya Capsizing Was 'Deadliest Incident In The Mediterranean,' UN Says

Over the weekend, nearly 800 migrants are believed to have drowned off the coast of Libya in a ship headed for Europe.

Mogadishu Restaurant Bombing: Car Bomb Explodes In Somalia Killing At Least 3

Al-Shabab didn't immediately take responsibility, but the attack bore some of the group's trademarks.

John Kasich President 2016: Ohio Governor Registers Fundraising Committee With IRS

The Republican governor of Ohio says he's seriously exploring a run for president.

Who Is Peter Schweizer, 'Clinton Cash' Author? 5 Things To Know About Hillary Clinton Book Writer

Peter Schweizer is the writer behind a highly anticipated book about the Democratic presidential candidate.

Gay Marriage Supreme Court 2015: Ex-Military Members, Groups File Briefs Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

Differing laws among states hurt efforts to recruit and retain soldiers, the organizations said.

Immigration Reform 2015: Illegal Immigrants Flown On Empty Charter Flights, Wasting Millions, Homeland Security Report Finds

A Homeland Security Department review found $41 million was wasted on charter flights for illegal immigrants.

Illegal Immigration Lawsuit Update: Judges' Questions On Texas Suit Showed They 'Don't Understand The Realities Of Immigrants' Lives,' Advocates Say

Advocates doubt that the federal judges hearing the case against Obama's executive actions really understand immigrants' lives.

Irbil Attack: Suicide Bombing Near US Consulate In Iraq Kills At Least 3 In Kurdish Capital

The explosion in Irbil occurred in an area frequented by Westerners.

Is Jeb Bush Like His Brother? 'We Make Our Own Mistakes In Life,' Potential 2016 GOP Candidate Says On Family Dynasty

Jeb Bush says he will have to persuade voters he's not running just so another Bush will be in office.

Immigration Reform 2015: Illegal Immigrants To Rally At Appeals Court Hearing On Obama Executive Actions Case

An appeals court in New Orleans will hear the case that temporarily halted the president's executive actions on immigration.

Rand Paul Media Bias? Reporters Have 'Lovefest' With Hillary Clinton, But Hound Republicans On Abortion, GOP Presidential Candidate Says

“There is a difference in the way conservatives are treated versus liberals," the Republican candidate said.

Colombia FARC Conflict: Are Peace Negotiations In Jeopardy After Attack On Military?

Tuesday's attack on an army platoon was the first major breach of a unilateral ceasefire declared by the rebels five months ago.

Syria Civil War: 5 Children Killed By Assad's Forces, Human Rights Group Claims

Children are among the casualties from intensified bombings by regime forces around Syria's capital getting "bloodier by the hour.”

Hillary Clinton Writes Elizabeth Warren's Blurb For Time's 100 Most Influential People List

"She never hesitates to hold powerful people's feet to the fire," Hillary Clinton wrote of Sen. Elizabeth Warren. "Yes, even presidential aspirants."

Who Is Doug Hughes? Helicopter That Landed At Capitol May Have Been Flown By Florida Man

The Secret Service didn't immediately identify the man, but a 61-year-old from Florida named Doug Hughes had similar intentions.

Beech-Nut Baby Food Recall 2015: Affected Product Numbers And How To Get A Refund Or Free Exchange

Jars of Beech-Nut sweet potato and chicken are being removed from shelves. Find out here if you bought the recalled product.

Loretta Lynch Confirmation Delay: Hunger Strike Planned Until Attorney General Nominee Is Confirmed

Civil rights leaders and others say they support a U.S. attorney general nominee who would be the first black woman to hold the job.

South Carolina Primary 2016 President Poll: Scott Walker Leads Jeb Bush In Tight Race

The margin between the two presumed GOP presidential candidates is less than 1 percentage point.

Ukraine Crisis: Russia Accused Of Sending Military Weapons To Rebels

A convoy of food and construction materials planned for eastern Ukraine will also likely contain military equipment, Ukraine says.

Immigration Reform And Marco Rubio 2016: Hispanics At Odds With Presidential Candidate

Rubio has arguably the best shot of being the first Latino president in 2016. But his politics aren't in sync with Latinos.

Russia Military Exercises Near UK? Britain Watching Russian Warships Passing Through English Channel

Britain's defense ministry said there were no signs that military drills were underway.

Marco Rubio Water Bottle Meme: 2016 Presidential Candidate Most Famous For Awkward Sipping Moment From 2013 National Speech [VIDEO]

A video of the Florida senator, awkwardly sipping water while giving his State of the Union response, went viral in 2013.

Marco Rubio President 2016: Can His Underdog Campaign Prove The Experts Wrong Again?

Despite being in the Senate for less than a full term, Marco Rubio is trying to make the case that he is more seasoned on foreign policy than the governors who are also likely to run for president.