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.

44 Years, No Sick Days: Deborah Ford, Detroit Postal Worker, Said Working Made Her Feel Better

Deborah Ford has retired from her job as a U.S. Postal Service employee in Detroit, and the 64-year-old has spent no sick days during her 44 years as a worker.

Vagina Poison Murder Plot: Brazilian Man Claims Wife Put Toxic Substance Inside Her To Kill Him

A Brazilian man accused his wife of trying to kill him, claiming she stuck poison in her vagina and lured him to bed as part of an assassination plot.

Man Charged With 17th DUI: Maurice Larrivee Of Quebec Isn't Even Canada's Most Prolific 'Drunk Driver'

A Canadian man was charged with his 17th DUI offense after he allegedly went for an early morning beer run despite already being plastered.

Anthony Davis Engaged To Brittney Griner? Twitter Hoax Perpetrated By Fake New Orleans Pelicans Account

At least it wasn’t a Twitter death hoax, but New Orleans Hornets star Anthony Davis had to diffuse false rumors that he was engaged to Brittney Griner of the Baylor University women’s basketball team.

Teen Covered In Leeches Found: Matthew Allen Survived In Bush For 9 Weeks In Australia

An Australian teen missing for since November was found in a bush covered in leeches, emaciated and partially blind after surviving in a bush for nine weeks.

'SNL' YOLO Skit Urges Youth To Stay Home, Avoid Clubs So They Won't Die [VIDEO]

YOLO, the acronym for “you only live once,” has been associated with taking risks and having fun ever since rapper Drake coined the popular motto. But “Saturday Night Live” reversed the meaning of the phrase during a comical short that marked a return of former cast member Andy Samberg to the show.

Seann William Scott Ends Engagement To Victoria's Secret Model Linday Frimodt: Stifler Is Single As 'Movie 43' Premieres

Stifler is single. Sean William Scott, best known for his role as jock Steve Stifler in the “American Pie” movies, broke off his engagement with his model fiancée Lindsay Frimodt.

Lennox The Dog's Last Meal Goes Viral: Boxer 'Lived Like An Absolute Boss' [VIDEO]

Lennox the dog, a cancer-stricken boxer, had a feast before being put down, with word of the lavish last meal going viral on Reddit and YouTube.

'A Prayer For Dean Smith' Puts North Carolina-NC State Rivalry Aside: Wolfpack Student's Touching Article Goes Viral

A North Carolina State University student has shown that a heated college basketball rivalry doesn’t have to interfere with admiration for the opposing side after he penned the viral “A Prayer For Dean Smith” in the school newspaper.

Texting Woman Falls Into Canal: Laura Safe Mistook Frozen Water For Pavement In Birmingham [VIDEO]

Video of a woman falling into a canal while texting her boyfriend has gone viral, and the clumsy victim is making light of the mishap.

Mr. Belding Wants 'Saved By The Bell' Reunion: Will The Bayside Gang Reunite?

Will the cast of “Saved by the Bell” follow in the footsteps of “Boy Meets World” and reunite? If it were up to Dennis Haskins, better known as principal “Mr. Belding” from the hit 1990s show, the answer would be a resounding yes.

'Django Unchained' Toys Banned By eBay After Backlash From Black Groups Over Tarantino Movie [PHOTO]

The controversial “Django Unchained” toys have been banned on eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), where the action figures of characters from the Quentin Tarantino film were fetching asking prices of up to $12,000.

What Is Lye? Caustic Soda, AKA Sodium Hydroxide, Blinded Linda Riss Pugach In Burt Pugach 'Crazy Love' Story

The death of Linda Riss Pugach, who was blinded in one eye from a lye attack ordered by her lover and eventual husband Burt Pugach, has piqued the curiosity of Internet users who are wondering: What is lye?

NFL Owner Pays Fan: Jim Irsay Sends $8,500 To Winner Of Twitter Contest

NFL owner Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts used his Twitter account to pay a fan $8,500 during a contest he held on the score of Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens-New England Patriots game.

Linda Pugach Dies: New York Woman Who Married Burt Pugach Despite Him Ordering Lye Attack That Blinded Her, Had Bizarre Love Story Documented In 'Crazy Love' [PHOTO]

Linda Pugach, the New York woman who went on to marry the man who paid three men to blind her with lye and whose marriage was the subject of the documentary “Crazy Love,” has died. She was 75.

Two-Buck Chuck Price Raised To $2.49 By Trader Joe's: Customers Say Wine Should Be Known As 'Inflation Chuck' Or 'Upchuck'

The popular Trader Joe’s wine known as "Two-Buck Chuck" will no longer be living up to his name after its price was raised to $2.49 from $1.99.

Frank Gore Fined $10K For Wearing Socks Too Low In NFC Championship Game

Gore was fined for "failure to conform."

Thief Gets Pizza, Not Money: Would-Be Montana Robber Leaves Papa John's With Another Type Of Dough After Change Of Heart

A would-be thief who had a change of heart over his criminal intentions left a Montana Papa John’s with another kind of dough – a pizza pie for his family instead of the restaurant’s cash.

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: The Safe House In Warsaw May Keep Zombies At Bay [VIDEO]

Want to survive the zombie apocalypse? Then you might want to get your hands on the “Safe House” in Warsaw, Poland.

Steve Harvey Breakdown: Watch Talk Show Host Hold Back Tears After 'Surprise' Call From Rich And Becky Liss [VIDEO]

Steve Harvey is usually known for his laughs, but it was his tears that made news after he had a breakdown on the set of his talk show during a “surprise” segment on his birthday.

Nearly Nude Driver Catherine Giaquinto Faces DWI Charges After New Jersey Crash

A nearly nude female driver wearing only an unzipped jacket is facing DWI charges following a crash in New Jersey.

Joseph Kony Bodyguard Brigadier Binani Killed: Is Uganda Close To Capturing Lord's Resistance Army Warlord?

A former top bodyguard of Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony was killed in Central African Republic in what some view as a sign that Ugandan forces are getting close to the elusive warlord.

Most Depressing Day Of The Year 2013: Why Jan. 21 Is 'Blue Monday,' And How To Fight The Blues

Cliff Arnall designed a formula in 2005 to calculate the most depressing day of the year. The formula spit out the third Monday in January.

'I Have A Dream' Speech Full Transcript: Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s Memorable 1963 Speech On MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is considered one of the greatest oratorical performances in human history.

Manti Te'o Draft Stock: How Will Lennay Kekua Hoax Affect Notre Dame Linebacker's Draft Projection?

Manti Te’o’s draft stock could take a hit after the former Notre Dame linebacker was apparently ensnared in a hoax surrounding his “girlfriend,” Lennay Kekua.

'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' Nominated For GLAAD Media Award For Depiction Of Gay 'Uncle Poodle' Lee Thompson

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation nominated an episode of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” in the Outstanding Reality Program category of the GLAAD Media Awards.

95-Year-Old Mob Boss: Court Upholds Sentencing Of Mafia Underboss John 'Sonny' Franzese [PHOTO]

Things aren’t looking so sunny for 95-year-old mob boss John “Sonny” Franzese after a federal appeals court upheld the New York mafia figure’s eight-year prison sentence on racketeering charges.