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.

Ireland 'Godfather' Shot: Eamon Kelly Murdered; Real IRA Member Suspected In Shooting

Eamon Kelly, dubbed the Godfather in the Irish tabloids, was shot to death near his home in north Dublin as police arrested a Real Irish Republican Army member with his murder.

'Chick Bank Robber' Hanna Sabata Posts Incriminating Evidence On YouTube, Gets Arrested [VIDEO]

“I just stole a car and robbed a bank. Now I'm rich, I can pay off my college financial aid and tomorrow i'm going for a shopping spree. Bite me. I love GREENDAY!” Sabata purportedly wrote in explaining the video.

Frankie Muniz Stroke: What Is a 'Mini-Stroke,' Or Transient Ischemic Attack?

Actor Frankie Muniz tweeted Tuesday that he suffered a “mini-stroke” last week and was taken to the hospital.

Most Overpaid Actor: Eddie Murphy Tops Forbes 2012 List

Eddie Murphy is laughing all the way to the bank, but Hollywood isn’t getting enough bang for its buck, according to Forbes, which ranked the comedian as the most overpaid actor of 2012.

R.A. Dickey Trade Rumors: Is Mets Cy Young Winner On His Way Out Of New York?

The latest update in the rumor mill points to Dickey staying with the Mets, although don’t count out the Amazins trading the 2012 Cy Young winner.

Detroit Dad Gets Life In Prison: D'Andre Lane Calls Judge 'Liar' After Getting Maximum Sentence

Detroid dad D’Andre Lane was sentenced to life in prison Monday for murdering his 2-year-old daughter, Bianca Jones.

Karl Malone Twitter Rant Rips Into Louisiana Tech Bulldogs For Bowl Absence

Former Utah Jazz great Karl Malone is not happy with his alma mater, Louisiana Tech University, after the school’s football team won’t be playing in the postseason following botched bowl negotiations.

Skip Holtz Fired At USF: Coach Compiled Dismal Big East Record

Skip Holtz has been fired as head football coach of the University of South Florida Bulls following a disastrous 2012 season.

Keegan Bradley Heckled: Golfer Called 'Cheater' For Belly Putting

Using a so-called “belly putter” is legal in golf for now, but the sport’s governing body, the United States Golf Association, is banning the practice starting in 2016.

John Wayne Gacy DNA May Tie Serial Killer To More Victims

He’s been dead for nearly 20 years, but serial killer John Wayne Gacy may be helping a Chicago sheriff’s office tie more murders to him in the form of his DNA.

Vampire Alert Issued In Serbia After Mill Collapses Where Sava Savanovic Is Buried

A vampire alert has been issued in Bajina Basta, Serbia, as officials there fear a vampire is on the loose after an old mill housing reputed vampire Sava Savanovic collapsed.

10-Year-Old Girl Marijuana Arrest: Colorado Student Handcuffed Due To 'Zero Tolerance'

A 10-year-old girl wasn’t spared from the law after she was arrested at her Colorado school for marijuana possession.

'I Screwed Up Royally,' Petraeus Says Of Affair With Paula Broadwell

“I screwed up royally," Petraeus said of his resignation. "I paid the price (appropriately) and I sought to do the right thing, at the end of the day.”

Alex Morgan Hat-Trick Cements 5-0 U.S. Win Over Ireland

It took 24 minutes for Morgan to score her first goal. She struck 10 minutes later for her second goal before scoring a hat-trick in the 44th minute of play.

Dolly Parton Shoots Down Nickname: Don't Call Well-Endowed Country Singer 'Double D' [VIDEO]

Dolly Parton was a hoot on Wednesday’s “LIVE with Kelly and Michael,” but the country singer shot down a nickname suggested by co-host Michael Strahan that played on her recent honorary doctorate degree and well-endowed chest.

Glenn Beck Urinates On Obama, Offering 'Obama In Pee Pee' 'Artwork' For $25,000 [VIDEO]

Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck is literally urinating on President Barack Obama, hawking a mason jar filled with his waste with an Obama toy inside for $25,000.

Bus Kills 6-Year-Old Boy, Injures Brother Crashing Into New York House

A 6-year-old boy was killed when a bus crashed into his Long Island home, and his 7-year-old brother was injured.

Las Vegas Zip Line 'SlotZilla' Plans To Lure Tourists Downtown [VIDEO]

Downtown Las Vegas hasn’t been a lure for tourists in recent years, but that may all change with the addition of SlotZila -- an 80-foot zip line that shoots over Fremont St. at 35 miles an hour.

Powerball Jackpot Live Stream: Where To Watch Tonight's $500M Drawing, And Why The Prize Will Be Higher

If you won’t have access to a television in time for the 10:59 p.m. EST live drawing, you’re in luck because the record draw will be live-streamed.

Powerball Jackpot 2012: How To Play, Odds, Time And Everything You Need To Know About Tonight's $500M Drawing

Have you ever wanted to take a shot at becoming a millionaire 500 times over but never heard of Powerball until now? You’re in luck, because here you’ll find out how to play, what your odds of winning the $500 million jackpot are, and what time is tonight’s drawing.

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