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.

Spike Lee Rips 'Django Unchained': Quentin Tarantino Movie 'Disrespectful To My Ancestors'

Director Spike Lee won’t be rooting for “Django Unchained” at the 2013 Golden Globes, let alone see the Quentin Tarantino film, after he ripped the movie for being disrespectful to African Americans and slavery.

Phony Marine Standing Guard At Hughson Elementary School Claims Modesto Bee Misquoted Him, Denies Lying

The phony Marine seen standing guard outside a California elementary school in response to the deadly Newtown, Conn., shooting in which 20 children died said he was “deeply sorry” over the incident, but claimed he wasn’t responsible for misinformation about his military career.

Jets Want Michael Vick: Sports Columnists Knock Idea Of Eagles Quarterback In New York

The New York Jets reportedly want Michael Vick as their quarterback heading into 2013, and sports columnists are already knocking the idea of the Eagle going to Gang Green next year.

Mayan Apocalypse 2012 Fail: When Is The End Of The World Really Coming?

We survived the failed Mayan Apocalypse of 2012, but that doesn’t mean we are out of the woods when it comes to the end of the world.

Arian Foster Buys Segways For Houston Texans Offensive Line [PHOTO]

For the help Arian Foster has received from his offensive line in rushing for more than 1,300 yards this season, the Houston Texans running back repaid their support by buying them Segways.

Teen Shot Dead After Paintball Game: Dalton Williams, 16, Allegedly Murdered By Pierre High School Classmate Braiden McCahren

A 16-year-old boy was shot dead after a paintball game after he allegedly got into an argument with another teen in South Dakota.

Fat Joe Guilty: Rapper Admits He Didn't Pay Taxes For Two Years

Fat Joe has big problems after the rapper pleaded guilty to failing to file tax returns.

8-Year-Old Caught On Video Tape Stealing Packages After Florida Neighbors Set Up Sting Operation

After a number of packages were stolen in a Florida neighborhood this holiday season, residents set up a sting operation and caught the alleged culprit on video: and 8-year-old girl.

Armored Backpacks For Kids See Sales Spike After Sandy Hook Shooting

Sales of armored backpacks have spiked in recent days following Friday’s Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in which 20 children were killed in Newtown, Conn.

Griffin Fined $10,000: RG3 Penalized By NFL For Wearing Adidas Attire

Griffin was fined $10,000 for “unauthorized apparel."

Tantrum Over Burger: Pennsylvania Man, Sean Varone, Allegedly Flips Out At Burger Flippers For Putting Cheese On His Hamburger

A man was arrested by Pennsyvlania police after he allegedly threw a tantrum at a local McDonald’s because employees at the golden arches put cheese on his hamburger.

Heidi Klum Shows Sideboob In Topless Twitter Picture [PHOTO]

Heidi Klum is making her more than one million Twitter followers salivate after posting a topless photo of herself relaxing on an island paradise while flashing some sideboob.

Mogul Gets 30 Years In Child Pornography Case: Pan American Airways Founder Robert Hedrick Claims He Was Framed

Former airline mogul Robert Hedrick was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday on child pornography charges.

Michael Strahan Teeth: Why 'Live! With Kelly and Michael' Co-Host Won't Fix Gap In Front Teeth [PHOTO]

Michael Strahan told Elle magazine that in his early playing days he almost closed the gap in his front teeth when he got cold feet about changing his smile.

Boy Awarded $6.9 Million In Los Angeles Unified School District Sexual Abuse Case

A Los Angeles jury awarded a California boy $6.9 million in damages stemming from a sexual abuse case.

'Scarface' Actor Arrested: Steven Bauer Jailed In Miami On Suspended License Charges

“Scarface” actor Steven Bauer was arrested Monday night in Miami on allegations of driving with a suspended license.

Pic De Bugarach: French Mountain Closed To Mayan Apocalypse 2012 Believers [PHOTO]

Believers in the Mayan apocalypse who think the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, can cross the Pic De Bugarach off their list of safe havens after the mayor of nearby Bugarach, France, said he’s blocking the site from visitors.

Gummy Bear Battle: Haribo Candy Mauls Lindt Chocolate Teddy In German Trademark Lawsuit

In a court battle between the gummy bear and the chocolate bear, the German maker of the chewy treat won against the Swiss company behind a gold-foiled wrapped chocolate teddy in a trademark lawsuit.

Confederate Flag Ban At Hays High School Spurs Debate In Texas

The Confederate flag was once part of the tradition at Hays High School in Buda, Texas. That tradition will be no more after the Hays School District voted to ban the Civil War imagery from school property in a 5-2 vote on Monday.

Noah Syndergaard: Mets Prospect In R.A. Dickey Trade Deletes Anti-Gay Tweet [REPORT]

Noah Syndergaard is not getting his career in the New York Mets organization off to a good start after being acquired on Monday from the Toronto Blue Jays in the R.A. Dickey trade. The pitching prospect reportedly used an ant-gay slur in a tweet that has since been deleted.

'26 Acts Of Kindness': Ann Curry's Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting Tweet Spurs Online Campaign

In response to the Newtown killings, a campaign led by Ann Curry has grown into “26 Acts of Kindness” to give back.

Jimmy Clausen T-Shirt: 'Catholics Vs. Cousins' Design Causes Twitter Controversy [PHOTO]

Jimmy Clausen caused a controversy after the former Notre Dame quarterback tweeted a photo of a T-shirt sent to him that characterized the upcoming Notre Dame vs. Alabama BCS National Championship as “Catholics vs. Cousins.”

Gunman Went To College At 16: Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooter, Adam Lanza, Enrolled At Western Connecticut State

Lanza enrolled at classes at Western Connecticut State University in the summer of 2008, when he was 16 years old. The Newtown gunman had been homeschooled for a portion of his high school years.

Douglas Son Beaten: Cameron Douglas, Son Of Michael Douglas, Injured In Prison For Being A 'Rat' [PHOTO]

Cameron Douglas, the son of Hollywood icon Michael Douglas, was reportedly beaten in prison for informing on his drug suppliers.

Two Police Officers Killed In Topeka Shooting; Suspect David Edward Tiscareno Killed During Standoff

The man suspected of shooting and killing two Topeka, Kan., police officers Sunday night was killed by Topeka police during a standoff at the shooter’s home.

Assault Weapons Ban: Newtown School Shooting Renews Calls For Gun Control Legislation

After President Barack Obama promised “meaningful action” on gun control following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., in which 20 children were killed, a California senator said she would introduce a bill to ban assault weapons.

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