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.

Transgender Hoops Player, Gabrielle Ludwig, Of Mission College, Rolls With The Punches [PHOTO]

Transgender hoops player Gabrielle Ludwig almost quit the women’s basketball team at Mission College before the season ever started. Now, she plays to cheers.

Roommate Killed Over Pork Chop: Meat Was Murder Motive In Another Beef

A Florida man who allegedly killed his roommate during an argument over a pork chop marks the second time meat may have been the motive for murder in the last three months in the United States.

Roommate Killed Over Pork Chop: Thomas Hahn Charged With Murdering Robert Gray Over Meal [PHOTO]

A Florida man allegedly killed his roommate during an argument over a pork chop.

Dad Carves Pentagram On Son: Brent Troy Bartel Arrested After 12 12 12 'Holy Day' Incident [PHOTO]

A Texas dad allegedly took his suspicions about “12-12-12” a little too far after police say he carved a pentagram on his son because the unique date is a “holy day.”

R.A. Dickey Rumors: Trade Or Mets Contract Extension Nears [REPORT]

After New York Mets Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey voiced his displeasure over contract negotiations during the team’s Christmas party, rumors are swirling that the knuckleballer may soon be on his way out of New York.

Rick Ross Threatened: Rapper Says Gangster Disciple Threats Didn't Force Tour Date Cancellations [VIDEO]

Rapper Rick Ross was threatened by the ruthless Chicago-based Gangster Disciples gang, but Ross said the threats were not the reason for canceling upcoming tour dates.

Track Palin Divorce: Sarah Palin's Son Files To Split From Wife Britta

Track Palin, the elder son of former Alaska Gov. and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has filed for divorce from his wife, Britta Palin.

Chris Christie Weight: Is New Jersey Governor Too Fat To Be President? He Says 'No'

Does New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s weight make him unfit to be president? The governor shot down that idea when he sat down with Barbara Walters.

NFL Playoff Scenarios 2012: Week 15 Playoff Picture For Texans, Colts, Packers, 49ers And More

As NFL fans gear up for Week 15, playoff scenarios for 2012 are coming into focus. The playoff picture is clearer in the AFC then the NFC, but Week 15 has a number of scenarios that sharpen how things stand in the league.

Jim Carrey Dies? Actor's 'Death' Hoax Falsely Claims 'Ace Ventura' Star Is Dead

A news outlet calling itself Global Associated News claimed Carrey died in a snowboarding accident in Switzerland.

50-Foot Duck Sails Across Thames River In London [VIDEO]

A 50-foot rubber duck was wading in the waters of the Thames River in London Tuesday, forcing the city’s famed Tower Bridge to part so it could continue on its journey as part of a Facebook game company’s promotion.

Ice-T Disrespected: After Coco Photos With AP.9, Actor Says Everyone With Opinions 'Can Eat A Hot Bowl Of D----'

Actor and rapper Ice-T said wants everyone obsessed with his personal life to “eat a hot bowl of d----“ after he said he felt disrespected when wife, Coco Austin, posed for flirty photos with rapper AP.9.

Brooke Mueller Rehab: Charlie Sheen's Ex-Wife Checks In For 19th Time To Fight Adderall Addiction

Brooke Mueller hasn’t given up on rehab after she checked herself in for the 19th time to help beat her Adderall addiction.

'Charles Barkley Needs To Shut Up,' LeBron James Says Of Dwyane Wade Criticism

James defends his teammate from Barkley's criticism.

49ers-Seahawks Game Moved To Primetime: Week 16 Flexible Scheduling Relegates Chargers-Jets To 1 P.M. Slot

The 49ers-Seahawks game originally scheduled to be played Sunday afternoon on Dec. 23 has been moved to primetime as the NFL tries to get a larger audience for the highly anticipated matchup.

Charlie Rogers, Nebraska Lesbian, Found Guilty Of Making Up Anti-Gay Hate Crime Story [PHOTO]

Charlie Rogers, a lesbian woman who claimed she was a hate crime victim, was found guilty of making up the story on Monday in a Nebraska court.

Mascot Shot Bear With Musket: Mountaineer Jonathan Kimble Posts Picture Of Kill, Reprimanded By West Virginia [PHOTO]

That musket used by West Virginia Univerity’s mountaineer mascot apparently isn’t just for show after Jonathan Kimble posted a photo indicating he shot a bear using the firearm.

Bill Clinton Rumors: Is U.S. Ambassador To Ireland In Bubba's Future?

Will Bill Clinton be the next U.S. ambassador to Ireland? Rumors are heating up that Bubba may covet the diplomatic spot as his wife, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, laughed off the speculation.

Kate Middleton Nurse Conspiracy Theories: Twitter Skeptics Believe Jacintha Saldanha Didn't Commit Suicide After DJ Hoax

Twitter was aflutter with conspiracy theories following the news of nurse Jacintha Saldanha committing suicide.

Katt Williams A No-Show At Seattle Arraignment: Hear His Laughable Excuse

Comedian Katt Williams was a no-show at his arraignment on Thursday in Seattle. Why? Because the actor and stand-up comedian read a Seattle Times story that said he didn’t have to show up if his attorney made the court appearance.

Dennis Rodman Child Support: NBA Bad Boy Owes Ex-Wife Michelle $500K

Former NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman has been hit with a personal foul off the court, as he has to pay his ex-wife $500,000 in child support.

Wisconsin Coaching Rumors: Paul Chryst Not Being Considered; Al Golden, Joe Rudolph Names Floated

The rumor mill is swirling as to who University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez will select to coach the Badgers next season, with Paul Chryst, Al Golden and Joe Rudolph the latest names to surface in the search.

Rule 5 Draft 2012: How Does It Work?

Baseball’s Winter Meetings concluded this week in Nashville with the Rule 5 Draft. How does it work?

Andrew Wiggins Recruit Pitch: 'FSU Girls Are Hotter,' Florida State Cheerleaders Say [PHOTO]

A group of Florida State girls wore white T-shirts with black letters spelling out “WE WANT WIGGINS,” while FSU cheerleaders held signs such as “FSU HAS HOTTER GIRLS” and “Seminoles Hunt Wildcats,” a reference to the Kentucky Wildcats, who are also pursuing Andrew Wiggins.

Kate Middleton Pregnant: Odds On Baby Gender, Name, Hair Color And Weight Of Kate And William's Child

As the world gets caught up in baby fever with the announcement that Kate Middleton is pregnant, one online sportsbook is giving odds on the gender, name, hair color and weight of the royal child of Kate and Prince William.

Brooke Burke Cancer: 'DWTS' Co-Host Shares Kids' Reaction To Thyroid Scare

Burke revealed that she had thyroid cancer last month and told fans that she would be having surgery to treat the disease.

Tennessee Coach Rumors: Gundy, Strong, Fedora Linked To Volunteers Coaching Search

Rumors are swirling over who will be the next coach at Tennessee, with Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, Louisville’s Charlie Strong and North Carolina’s Larry Fedora among the names closely linked to the Volunteers job.

Taran Noah Smith DUI: 'Home Improvement' Actor Pleads Guilty To Drug Posession, No Contest To DUI

Former “Home Improvement” actor Taran Noah Smith was convicted of DUI and marijuana possession Wednesday stemming from his arrest earlier this year in Los Angeles.

'The Lakers Have Just Pooped Their Big Boy Pants': Watch Creative Call By Houston Rockets Announcer Craig Ackerman [VIDEO]

“The Lakers have just pooped their big boy pants and the Rockets have come from 17 down to win it, 107-105!” the Houston radio announcer, Craig Ackerman, proclaimed.