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.

Avonte Oquendo Dead: Body Found Confirmed Through DNA As Missing Autistic NYC Teen [PHOTO]

Avonte Oquendo had been missing since early October. Remains found late last week were confirmed as his on Tuesday.

'Black Widows' Ruzanna Ibragimova, Zaira Allieva, Dzannet Tshakhaeva And Oksana Aslanova Targets Of Sochi Manhunt [PHOTO]

The four black widows are believed to have plans to attack the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Omaha Plant Accident: 2 Killed, 10 Injured In Possible Explosion At International Nutrition [VIDEO]

Fire officials were investigating the cause, and it's still unclear whether an explosion occurred.

Pregnant Nun, Roxana Rodriguez, Gives Birth: 31-Year-Old Says She Didn't Know She Was Carrying Baby

Roxana Rodriguez, a nun at a convent in Italy who says she didn't know she was pregnant, gave birth to a 9-pound baby boy.

Avonte Oquendo Found? Body Parts Discovered May Be Missing Autistic Boy [PHOTO]

Human remains discovered in Queens may be those of the autistic teenager who's been missing since October.

Aaron Schock Gay Rumors: Itay Hod Facebook Post Spurs Debate On Outing Anti-Gay Illinois Congressman [PHOTO]

The rumors that Aaron Schock may be gay was picked up by the New York Times, although the paper didn't name the Republican congressman from Illinois.

Adam Lanza Audio: Newtown Shooter Compares Travis The Chimp To Anders Behring Breivik [LISTEN]

Adam Lanza called a radio station a year before the Sandy Hook shooting. Hear the chilling audio here.

Kittens Break Into Prison: Stray Cats Find A Home At Great Meadow Correctional Facility

The Great Meadow Correctional Facility in New York now has some new residents, cared for by inmates including "the cat whisperer."

Guillermo Reyes Betrayed By Parrot: 'He's Drunk!' Pet Bird Squawks At Mexico City Alcohol Checkpoint, Leading To Arrest

The parrot was allowed to stay with Guillermo Reyes in his Mexico City jail cell because authorities worried the bird would die if the pair were separated.

Who Is Lil Za? Justin Bieber's Rapper Friend Arrested On Cocaine Possession Charges [PHOTO]

Lil Za, a close friend of Justin Bieber's for years, was kicked out of the pop star's house back in September.

Movie Theater Shooting Suspect Curtis Reeves Was 'In Fear Of Being Attacked' After Victim Chad Oulson Threw Popcorn, Documents Reveal [PHOTO]

Curtis Reeves appeared via video link in a Florida courtroom; he was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Chad Oulson.

Curtis Reeves, Movie Theater Shooting Suspect, Allegedly Shot Chad Oulson For Texting During 'Lone Survivor' [VIDEO, PHOTO]

Curtis Reeves, a retired Tampa police officer, was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Chad Oulson.

New Mexico School Shooting: Suspected Berrendo Middle School Shooter Arrested; 1 Victim Hospitalized In Roswell

The circumstances of the shooting at Berrendo Middle School were unclear, but authorities reportedly have a suspect in custody.

West Virginia Chemical Spill: Federal Emergency Declared For 9 Counties; Water Deemed Unsafe To Drink

The White House approved a federal emergency declaration for nine West Virginia counties on early Friday morning.

Ennisha Devers, Mom Of Cursing Toddler, Speaks Out On 'Thug Cycle' Video: 'I'm A Good Mother To My Son' [WATCH]

Ennisha Devers said the controversial video was taken by her brother and she doesn't allow her toddler to curse.

What Is Meow Meow? All About Mephedrone, The Party Drug Blamed For Teen Cutting Off His Own Penis [PHOTO]

Meow Meow, the slang term for mephedrone, was allegedly taken by a British teen who stabbed his mom and cut off his own penis.

Is Chris Christie 'Hot'? New Poll Says Yes (But Not Like That) [VIDEO]

A poll released amid Bridgegate showed Chris Christie as the most warmly received politician in America.

'Thug Baby' Video: Watch Uncensored Footage Of Omaha Toddler Cursing, Giving Middle Finger To Camera [VIDEO]

A 2-year-old African-American toddler featured in a controversial video is now in protective custody.

Chris Smalling Apologizes For 'Jägerbomber' Suicide Bomber Costume [PHOTO]

The Manchester United defender apologized for his "offensive" party costume.

Carlos Danger Cameo: Anthony Weiner To Appear As Himself On 'Alpha House' Season Finale

Anthony Weiner will be playing himself in the season finale of "Alpha House."

Atomic Wedgie Murder: Denver St. Clair Choked From Underwear Around His Head; Stepson Brad Lee Davis Charged In Killing [PHOTO]

Brad Lee Davis claims he acted in self-defense when he gave stepfather Denver St. Clair an atomic wedgie.

Brooklyn Beheading: Tenant Rasel Siddiquee Faces Murder Charges In Near-Decapitation Of Landlord Mahuddin Mahmud [VIDEO]

Rasel Siddiquee faces murder and weapons charges in the death of Mahuddin Mahmud, who was discovered nearly decapitated in Brooklyn.

Who Is Armond White? Meet The Contrarian Film Critic Who Denies Heckling '12 Years A Slave' Director Steve McQueen [PHOTO]

Armond White is no stranger to controversy. He denies heckling Steve McQueen, the "12 Years a Slave" director whose film he gave a scathing review.

Anana The Polar Bear Can't Bear Polar Vortex 2014 At Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo [PHOTO, VIDEO]

The polar vortex was too much for Anana the polar bear to handle.

Robert Vick, Escaped Kentucky Prisoner, Can't Deal With Polar Vortex 2014: Frostbitten Inmate Returns To Blackburn Correctional Complex [VIDEO]

The cold was too much for Robert Vick, who asked to be returned to the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington after escaping from the prison.

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