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.

Who Is Mr. Ali? Mysterious Iranian Booked Tickets For Men Who Boarded Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 With Stolen Passports

Little is known about "Mr. Ali," an Iranian who used a Thai travel agency to book two tickets for two men on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370.

Caitlyn Marie Virts Missing: 11-Year-Old Maryland Girl Believed To Be Abducted By Dad, Timothy Howard Virts [PHOTOS]

Authorities are concerned about Caitlyn's whereabouts because her parents were in the middle of a custody battle and her mother was found murdered.

Michigan Woman, Pia Farrenkopf, Dead For 6 Years: Mummified Body Found In Foreclosed Home; Why Didn't Pontiac Neighbors Notice?

Neighbors said Pia Farrenkopf kept to herself. They assumed she moved away.

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut Daylight Savings Day: How To Score A Free Original Glazed Donut [PHOTO]

Krispy Kreme is celebrating Daylight Savings Day by offering free original glazed doughnuts to customers. No purchase is necessary.

2014 MTV Movie Awards: Full List Of Nominees And How To Vote [PHOTO]

The 2014 MTV Movie Awards kick off April 13 at 9 p.m. EST. See the full list of nominees here.

What Is Oil Pulling And Does It Work? Method's Health Benefits Include Whiter Teeth, Advocates Say [PHOTO]

Oil pulling has been around for thousands of years. But does it really work?

Florida Mass Urination Suspect Sought: Man Went On Pee Spree, Urinated On People Near University Of Florida In Gainesville

The suspect struck three times in late February and early March. The Gainesville Police Department has not yet apprehended him.

Michaela Wells Missing: Was 16-Year-Old Beauty Queen Abducted? Family Thinks 2013 USA National Miss Nebraska Teen Was Taken [PHOTO]

Police say there are no signs of foul play in Michaela Wells' disappearance. The teen beauty queen's family believes she was abducted.

Jenna Betti, Martinez Girl Killed On Train Tracks While Picking Up Cell Phone, Remembered During Vigil

Jenna Betti was always smiling and was quick to make friends, loved ones said during a vigil to remember the Martinez High School junior.

Meet Belle Knox: Duke University Porn Star Reveals Porn Name After Bullies Target Student [PHOTO]

Belle Knox, who had been outed as the Duke University student and porn star, said she's been targeted by bullies since putting her story on the Internet.

Jessica Anne Strom Allegedly Offered Hit Man $1K, Sex To Kill Fiancé John Schellpfeffer [PHOTO]

Prosecutors say there is a strong case against Jessica Anne Strom, who allegedly offered sex plus $1,000 to a hit man-turned-informant in exchange for murdering her lawyer fiancé .

Hayley Howard Missing: UNO Student Disappeared Saturday After Getting Flat Tire [PHOTO]

A Facebook group, "Help Find Hayley Howard," was created to aid the search for the missing UNO student.

Inmate IQ Scores: How Will Supreme Court Rule On Freddie Lee Hall Case, Hall V. Florida?

Florida death row inmate Freddie Lee Hall says he shouldn't be put to death because he's mentally disabled.

Cate Blanchett Oscars Acceptance Speech: 'Blue Jasmine' Actress Thanks Director Woody Allen

Cate Blanchett's acceptance speech was one of the most widely anticipated in years due to the Woody Allen-Dylan Farrow controversy.

Twitter 'House Of Cards' Spoiler: 'President Underwood' Trends After Kevin Spacey Presents At Oscars 2014 [PHOTO]

"President Underwood" trended after Kevin Spacey briefly got into character while presenting at the Oscars.

Jared Leto Oscar Speech: 'Dallas Buyers Club' Star Thanks Mom, Constance Leto; Gives Shout-Out To Ukraine And Venezuela [PHOTO]

Jared Leto thanked his mom, who was pregnant with him as a teen, and dedicated his Oscar to AIDS victims.

Where Is Woody Allen At Oscars 2014? Why The Director Is A No-Show At The Academy Awards [VIDEO]

Don't count on Allen attending the 2014 Oscars. Here's why.

Oscars 2014 Live Stream: Time And Where To Watch 86th Academy Awards Online On Your Computer, Smartphone Or Tablet

ABC is live streaming the Oscars online. Find out here where to watch Hollywood's biggest night.

Will Cate Blanchett Thank Woody Allen In Her Acceptance Speech? Oscars 2014 Best Actress Nominee In A Tough Spot [PHOTO]

All ears will be on Cate Blanchett's acceptance speech to see if she mentions Woody Allen.

Brevard County Courthouse Lockdown: Reports Of Gunman Outside Court As Brandon Bradley Trial Has Jury Selection

There were reports of a gunman outside the courthouse who was allegedly pointing a gun and shouting at authorities.

Jury Awards Shayla Stevens, Ex-Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader, $6.4M For Da Brat Attack

Shayla Stevens suffered a number of injuries when rapper Da Brat hit her with a bottle of rum at an Atlanta nightclub.

Meet Nancy Fleming: Miss America 1961 Mourning Death Of Husband Jim Lange, 'The Dating Game' Host [PHOTO]

Nancy Fleming, like her husband Jim Lange, had a career in entertainment.

Suspect TJ Lane is escorted into the Geauga County Courthouse Annex by Sheriff deputies for his court appearance in Chardon

Russell King Sr., Father Of Chardon High School Shooting Victim, Found Dead On 2-Year Anniversary Of Ohio Shooting

Russell King Sr. was the father of Russell King Jr., who was one of three victims of Chardon High School shooter T.J. Lane.

Tim Wilson, Stand-Up Comedian And Comedy Singer, Dead At 52 [PHOTO]

Tim Wilson made more than a dozen comedy albums and was a frequent guest of morning radio shows.

'Breaking Bad' Arrest: Daniel Kowalski, Alleged Meth Cook, Wears 'Los Pollos Hermanos' Shirt For Mug Shot [PHOTO]

Daniel Kowalski was already being monitored by authorities after he was found to be running a meth lab over the summer.

'Vampire Diaries' Death: Nina Dobrev Pushes Petition For Sarah Jones 'In Memoriam' Oscars Tribute [PHOTO]

"Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev urged her followers to sign a petition for late camera assistant Sarah Jones.

Oscar Pistorius Meme Cookies: Charly's Bakery Takes Heat On Twitter For Making Light Of Reeva Steenkamp Killing [PHOTO]

Charly's Bakery apologized, but some Twitter users didn't believe the Cape Town bakery was being sincere.

Stephen Tobolowsky Shares Harold Ramis Memories In Reddit AMA: 'Ghostbusters' Writer 'Was One Of My Heroes,' Says Actor [PHOTOS]

Character actor Stephen Tobolowsky, who has appeared in more than 200 films and TV shows, said Harold Ramis gave him his big break with "Groundhog Day."