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.

Alicia Guastaferro Of 'Wife Swap' Arrested On Prostitution Charges; Lawyer James Doyle Denies Paying For Sex [PHOTO]

Former "Wife Swap" star Alicia Guastaferro is being accused of a different kind of swap that could land her in jail - money in exchange for her sexual services.

Watch Jan Brewer Accidentally Endorse Obama, Accuse Him Of 'Race-Baiting' [VIDEOS]

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer once called President Barack Obama threatening and was photographed with her finger in his face at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. But has she come full circle and actually endorsed the president?

Sherman Hemsley Will Battle Preventing 'The Jeffersons' Star's Burial

Sherman Hemsley died more than a month ago, but the body of "The Jeffersons" star is yet to be buried due to a contentious battle over his will.

Ambergris, AKA Whale Vomit, Worth $60,000 Discovered By English Boy: Why Is It Valuable?

Whale vomit will lead to a filthy fortune for an 8-year-old English boy after the piece of ambergris he discovered is estimated to be worth more than $60,000.

Former FBI Agent Robert Levinson Still Missing 2,000 Days After Disappearing In Iran

It's been 2,000 days since former FBI agent Robert Levinson went missing, and the U.S. government is no closer to finding the private investigator who disappeared in Iran in 2007.

Will Ronald Reagan Hologram Address 2012 Republican Convention? GOP Schedules Mystery Speaker

On the last day of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, shortly before GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney takes the stage to accept the nomination, a "to be announced" speaker will be giving some remarks.

Atlanta Pastor Craig Lamar Davis Accused Of Spreading HIV, Having Affairs [PHOTO]

Married Atlanta pastor Craig Lamar Davis is facing allegations of having affairs with two women and not telling them that he has HIV.

Chipotle Stops Cheating Customers After Rounding Up Exposed

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it would no longer implement rounding-up practices that led to the chain cheating customers out of pennies.

Is Jil Sander's $290 Paper Bag Worth It? [PHOTO]

Fashion designer Jill Sander wants you to brown bag your lunch in style after creating a $290 paper bag that's soon to hit stores.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Get Statue From Lakers At Staples Center 23 Years After Retirement

More than 20 years after retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is set to be honored by L.A. in the form a statue bearing his likeness.

Kayte Walsh 'Not Proud' How Relationship With Kelsey Grammer Started [VIDEO]

Kayte Walsh, Kelsey Grammer's new wife, said she is "not proud" that her relationship with the former "Frasier" star began out of infidelity and believes she was destined to be with the actor during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Toni Ann Filiti, Half Sister of Sylvester Stallone, Dies 6 Weeks After Sly's Son Sage

It's been a summer of grief for Sylvester Stallone. His son, Sage Stallone, died six weeks ago and now his half-sister, Toni Ann Filiti, lost her battle with lung cancer.

Typhoon Bolaven Pictures: See Storm's Devastation In South Korea [PHOTOS]

Typhoon Bolaven is being blamed for the deaths of at least five Chinese fishermen off the coast of Jeju Island in South Korea as the storm devastated the Korean peninsula.

Hantavirus Kills Second Yosemite National Park Visitor: What Is The Rodent-Borne Disease?

Hantavirus, a rare disease contracted from rodents, has killed a second person visiting Yosemite National Park as the park cautioned vacationers to be on the lookout for symptoms of the condition.

Arlen Specter, Ex-Pennsylvania Senator, Fighting For His Life After New Cancer Diagnosis

Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania is fighting for his life after being recently diagnosed with a form of cancer.

Dr. Phil's $100K Car Stolen From Burbank Repair Shop

Dr. Phil may be going through some separation anxiety after the talk show host reportedly had his classic car worth $100,000 stolen from a California repair shop.

Kristin Chenoweth To Co-Host 'Anderson Live' As She Recovers From Head Injury

Kristin Chenoweth is one step closer to her recovery from a head injury suffered on the set of "The Good Wife" after Anderson Cooper announced the actress will co-host the second season premiere of "Anderson Live."

Desmoid Tumors: About The Condition Affecting Rosie O'Donnell's Wife, Michelle Rounds

Desmoid tumors are rare, with only 900 people in the United States diagnosed with the sometimes fatal growths. The condition has gained notoriety in recent days because Rosie O'Donnell's wife, Michelle Rounds, had surgery to treat desmoid tumors just before getting hitched to the comedian in June.

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