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.

LAPD Shooting Video: Why Footage Of Police Shootings Aren't Slam Dunks For Brutality Cases

There are a number of problems with the LAPD shooting video in making a case against excessive police force.

Barbara Mikulski Retiring: Longest-Serving Woman In Senate Set To Announce Retirement From Maryland Seat

Barbara Mikulski, 78, said it's time for the next generation of Democrats to take over.

Netanyahu AIPAC Speech 2015 Live Stream: Watch Israeli Prime Minister Give Preview Of Congress Address To Pro-Israel Lobbying Group

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to AIPAC is expected to be a preview of his address to Congress.

Chicago Mayor Election 2015 Poll: Rahm Emanuel, 'Chuy' Garcia 'Dead Even' In New Survey

Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's Hispanic support may be underrepresented, according to pollsters.

Rebekah Brooks Back To News Corp.? Ex-News Of The World Editor Expected To Head Digital Operations For Rupert Murdoch

Brooks was cleared of charges in the News of the World phone-hacking scandal in June.

LAPD Skid Row Shooting Caught On Video: Protest Scheduled After Homeless Man Shot By Police In Los Angeles

Video of the fatal shooting by LAPD officers was posted to Facebook.

MH370: Faster Tracking Of Planes Explored To Avert Another Disaster

The system would track planes in 15-minute intervals instead of the 30 to 40 minutes used today.

Netanyahu Speech To Congress: Kerry Doesn't Want Address To Become 'Great Political Football'

The Secretary of State said the Israeli prime minister speaking to Congress is "odd," but Netanyahu is welcome.

Winter Storm Sparta 2015: March Begins With Snow In 49 Of 50 States; Thousands Of Flights Canceled

March began with snow on the ground in 49 of 50 states while thousands of flights were canceled.

Is ISIS Islamic Or Not? Jordan's King Abdullah Sides With Obama In Debate

King Abdullah of Jordan called ISIS members "deluded young men and women."

South Sudan Kidnapping Update: 'Hundreds' Of Boys Forced To Become Child Soldiers, UN Says

The United Nations originally estimated 89 children were abducted last month by a militia group.

Chicago Mayoral Election 2015: Why Did Obama Endorse Rahm Emanuel And Not Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia?

If it weren't for loyalty, maybe the president would have made a different endorsement in the Chicago mayoral race.

Copenhagen Shooting Arrest: Third Alleged Accomplice To Omar El-Hussein In Custody For Denmark Terror Attacks

Copenhagen police only described the alleged accomplice as a "young man" and didn't disclose his name for legal reasons.

Jeb Bush CPAC 2015: Tea Party Activists Plan To Walk Out On Speech

"Hundreds" of Conservative Political Action Conference attendees intend to walk out on the former Florida governor's speech, organizers say.

Ted Cruz 2015 CPAC Speech: 'Obamacare Is A Train Wreck,' Hillary 'Embodies The Corruption Of Washington'

"If you're really conservative, you would have been in the trenches," the Texan said.

Who Is David Doty? Judge Who Reinstated Adrian Peterson Has History Of Siding Against NFL

The Minnesota judge who overturned Adrian Peterson's suspension has consistently ruled against the league.

DHS Shutdown 2015 Threatens Firefighter Salaries, Natural Disaster Money If Homeland Security Funding Lapses

A Department of Homeland Security shutdown means 1,800 firefighters will lose their pay and response times will skyrocket.

Mohammed Emwazi: College Of ISIS Executioner Known as 'Jihadi John' Is 'Shocked And Sickened' That He Attended University Of Westminster

His family said he eventually told them he was helping Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Donald Trump 2016 Election: 'The Apprentice' Host 'More Serious' Than 2012, Hires Staff In Iowa, South Carolina

While Trump has hired staff in key primary states, he may be underestimating the need to raise funds in 2016.

What Happens If Homeland Security Runs Out Of Money? Longer Border Waits, Slowdown Of Import-Export Business

Expect much longer lines at the border if the Department of Homeland Security runs out of funding later this week.

Greece Bailout 2015: Eurozone Ministers Approve Extension, But IMF Is Wary

New concessions make Greece worthy of a bailout extension, finance ministers said Tuesday. But the IMF is more cautious.

Measles Outbreak 2015 Vaccination Poll Shows Strong American Support For Mandatory Inoculation

The survey was conducted in the middle of a national measles outbreak that has infected 154 people in 2015.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Attack Ad Uses Elizabeth Warren's Voice, But A Republican Group Is Funding It

The ad alleges that Clinton would have a conflict of interest if she were president because of her involvement with the Clinton Foundation.

Love Your Pet Day 2015: Activities, Quotes, E-Cards, And Recipes To Share With Your Furry Friend

Friday is Love Your Pet Day, which means giving extra attention to your pet. Here are ways to celebrate the occasion.

Kim Jong Un New Haircut: North Korean Leader Sports Higher Hair, Shorter Eyebrows As He Issues New Corruption Warning

Kim Jong Un sported a new look as he issued new warnings about corruption at a politburo meeting.

Jeb Bush 2016 Attack Ad: Conservatives Say He's 'Unelectable' In Video Showing Hillary Clinton Award Ceremony

The attack ad against Jeb Bush features a ceremony where he gives Hillary Clinton a public service award.

Obama Approval Rating Poll Shows Support For Minimum Wage Increase, Finds Most Think Government Doesn't Help Middle Class

While a majority of Americans favor increasing the minimum wage, most also think government doesn't do enough to help the middle class.

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