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.

Mark 'Coonrippy' Brown Running For Tennessee Governor In Bid To Get Back Seized Raccoon, Rebekah [VIDEOS]

"This is all about the raccoon," Mark 'Coonrippy' Brown said about his candidacy for governor of Tennessee.

Joshua Lee Werbicki Arrested: Florida Man Allegedly Had Sex With Roommate's Dog [MUG SHOT]

Surveillance video allegedly shows Joshua Lee Werbicki having sex with his roommate's dog.

How Did Lisa Robin Kelly Die? Multiple Drug Intoxication Cited As 'That '70s Show' Star's Cause Of Death [PHOTO]

The 43-year-old star of "That '70s Show" had both drug and legal problems in the months leading up to her death.

George Zimmerman Girlfriend Interview Video: Samantha Scheibe Says Trayvon Martin Killer 'Always Gets Off' [WATCH]

Samantha Scheibe also told investigators she considered calling 911 on George Zimmerman before because "he has episodes."

'Fake Cop' Matt Skytta, Florida Man, Shows IHOP Server His Butt When Free Food Request Doesn't Work: Police

Matt Skytta is facing charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer, trespassing and disorderly conduct.

Tennessee Grandma Rosie Pate Arrested For Allegedly Calling 911 To Give Her Beer [PHOTO]

Rosie Pate allegedly got angry and hit her granddaughter after she wouldn't buy her beer. Then she allegedly enlisted the help of 911.

Lion On The Loose In Florida: Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Florida Wildlife Commission Searching For Missing Animal

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office reported a lion missing around 11 a.m. Friday.

Clay Aiken For Congress? 'American Idol' Star May Run As Democrat In North Carolina

According to a report in the Washington Blade, Clay Aiken is mulling a congressional bid in North Carolina.

Chicago Police Misconduct Lawsuit: Brandy Allen And Nicholas Timmons Claim Authorities Robbed Apartment And Illegally Detained Them

The defendants are accused of robbing the couple's home while interrogating them about drugs. The couple was never charged with a crime.

What Will Colorado Marijuana Dealers Do Now? 10 'High'-Paying Jobs For Illegitimate Centennial State Cannabis Suppliers

With Colorado residents now going to legitimate marijuana suppliers instead of the neighborhood dealer, here are some job ideas for now out-of-work suppliers.

Weird Florida News: Phillip Joseph Smolinksy Charged With Battery After Allegedly Throwing Banana At Girlfriend [MUG SHOT]

Phillip Joseph Smolinsky told a Pasco County sheriff's deputy that his girlfriend actually threw the banana at him, but evidence pointed to him as the culprit, according to authorities.

Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin' Onion: 2 Magic Words You Need to Know To Score Free Aussie-Tizer [PHOTO]

In honor of LSU's Outback Bowl victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, Outback Steakhouse is giving away free Bloomin' Onions, provided you say two words to your server.

Times Square Livestream: 360-Degree View Of New York City's Famed New Year's Eve Ball Drop From Rooftop Video Cam [PHOTO]

Can't make it to Times Square for New Year's? Check out this 360-degree view when the ball drops.

Times Square Ball Drop Facts, History And Photos

The first ball drop in Times Square was in 1907. The ball has since gained more than 11,000 pounds.

Quitting Smoking Resolution: Why Giving Up Cigarettes On New Year's Isn't A Good Idea [PHOTO]

Although New Year's Day is a popular day to quit smoking, it might not be the ideal time to kick the nicotine habit. Here's why.

Palomar College Lockdown: California School Closed After Man Claims To Have Gun On San Marcos Campus

A man was accused of making false calls, claiming he had a gun and shot somebody.

New Year's Eve 2014 Times Square Ball Drop: Best Viewing Spots, Access Points, Schedule Of NYE '14 Events And Livestream [VIDEO]

Not sure where the best place is to get a view of the ball in Times Square? We'll help you out here.

Florida Man In Spider-Man Mask Holding Machete Robs St. Cloud Circle K [PHOTOS]

Authorities in St. Cloud, Fla., were unable to apprehend the suspect, who wore a Spider-Man mask and wielded a machete, while robbing a Circle K.

600-Person Brawl At Jacksonville Movie Theater Leads To Arrests Of 5 Teens In Florida [PHOTO]

Three teens arrested in the 600-person brawl outside the Hollywood River City 14 movie theater in Florida face felony charges.

Melbourne Police Department Gives Lottery Tickets, Not Speeding Tickets, To Lucky Drivers On Christmas [VIDEO]

The Melbourne Police Department in Florida surprised motorists with scratch-off lottery tickets to forge positive experiences between officers and the public.