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.

'Best Butt' Discount Applied At Twisted Root Burger, See The Receipt [PHOTO]

A Twisted Root Burger cashier gave a one cent "Best Butt" discount to a female customer and slashed another penny off the $14.02 bill for being the "Best Looking" customer of the Texas chain restaurant.

'Toddler Fight Club' Allegedly Run Out Of Delaware Day Care Center; 3 Employees Arrested

A Delaware daycare center that allegedly ran a "toddler fight club" has had its license suspended after its employees were accused of forcing children to attack each other.

Kirk Cameron Defends Todd Akin On 'Legitimate Rape' Comment As Senate Candidate Stays In Missouri Race

Just when you thought Missouri Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin couldn't be defended for his "legitimate rape" comment, conservative former child star Kirk Cameron came to the congressman's aide, as Akin refused to bow out of the race amid growing pressure to pull out.

Michael Moore And Oliver Stone Join Forces To Defend Julian Assange In New York Times Op-Ed

Controversial film directors Michael Moore and Oliver Stone joined forces to pen an op-ed Monday in The New York Times in support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's effort to seek political asylum in Ecuador.

Rep. Kerry Gauthier Of Duluth Urged To Resign After Reports Of Oral Sex With Boy, 17

Minnesota State Rep. Kerry Gauthier of Duluth is being bombarded with calls to resign and end his re-election campaign after reports emerged that he had oral sex with a 17-year-old boy at a rest stop last month.

Megan Boken Killed: St. Louis Police Probe Robbery Motive In Murder Of Ex-Volleyball Player

St. Louis police believe former volleyball player Megan Boken was killed during an attempted robbery as authorities said they had no strong leads in the murder of the 23-year-old Illinois resident.

Who Will Be Kelly Ripa's New Co-Host? ABC To Reveal 'Live! With Kelly' Partner Sept. 4

Who will replace Regis Philbin as Kelly Ripa's co-host on "Live! With Kelly?" ABC is asking viewers to tune in on Sept. 4 to get their answer.

Phyllis Diller Dead At 95: Pioneering Comedian Remembered On Twitter

Phyllis Diller, the actress and pioneer for female comedians, died Monday in Los Angeles. She was 95.

Prague High School In Oklahoma Denies Kaitlin Nootbaar Diploma For Saying 'Hell' In Graduation Speech

Kaitlin Nootbaar, the Prague High School valedictorian who was denied her diploma from the Oklahoma school for saying "hell" in her graduation speech is not apologizing for her use of the word.

Megan Boken Killed: No Arrests As Family, Friends Mourn Murdered St. Louis University Volleyball Player

Friends and family were mourning the death of St. Louis University volleyball player Megan Boken as police search for her killer after the 23-year-old Illinois woman was shot to death Saturday before an alumni game in St. Louis.

Diana Nyad's Cuba To Florida Swim Continues Despite Jellyfish Stings, Storm

Diana Nyad is not letting a multitude of jellyfish stings that sidelined her 2011 swim from Cuba to Florida derail her latest attempt at the feat.

Kids Vitamins: Get Your Refund Here After $2.1 Million Settlement For False Eye, Brain Health Claims

If you bought kids vitamins featuring Disney and Marvel characters, you're entitled to a refund after the companies peddling the products entered a $2.1 million settlement with the government for making false and unsubstantiated claims.

Dave Mustaine may be one of the greatest rockers of all-time, but during a recent interview with Canadian TV show "The Hour" to promote his new album "13," the 50-year-old Megadeth frontman admitted his distrust of Obama and where he w

Dave Mustaine: Obama 'Staged' Aurora, Sikh Temple Shootings To Pass Gun Ban

Unabashed Obama hater and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine accused the president of "staging" the Aurora, Colo., massacre and the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting as part of a twisted plot to pass a ban on guns, the singer theorized during a concert in Singapore.

Elvis Presley Fans Flock To Graceland For 35th Anniversary Of His Death; Priscilla, Lisa Marie Address Thousands

As tens of thousands of Elvis Presley fans flocked to Graceland to mark the 35th anniversary of the death of "The King Of Rock And Roll," Presley's ex-wife and daughter gave their thanks to his supporters for keeping the iconic entertainer's memory alive.

Alexa Dell, Daughter Of Michael Dell, Causes Stir Over Rich Kids Of Instagram Picture [PHOTO]

Alexa Dell, the daughter of Dell, Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) CEO Michael Dell, had her Twitter account taken down after sharing an Instagram photo on the Tumblr Rich Kids Of Instagram.

Watch Idris Elba Rapping On 'Picking Up The Pieces' By The Milk [VIDEO]

Idris Elba is the latest actor to turn to rapping, as the "Luther" star showcased his rhyming skills in the music video for "Picking Up The Pieces" from The Milk.

Vanessa Bryant Torched On Twitter: Kobe's Wife Says She Won't Marry Without Championships

Vanessa Bryant, wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, is taking flack on Twitter after she said in an interview that she wouldn't want to be married to a man who can't win championships.

Nate Summerfield, Suspect In Murder Of Lynn Jackenheimer, Captured In Ohio Following Month-Long Manhunt

Nate Summerfield, the boyfriend of murdered Ashland, Ohio, resident Lynn Jackenheimer who is suspected of killing the 33-year-old, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals following a month-long search for the fugitive.

Kathi Goertzen, Seattle KOMO Anchorwoman, Dies At 54: 'Consummate Journalist' Loses Brain Tumor Battle

Seattle is mourning the death of local TV anchorwoman Kathi Goertzen, who died Monday from brain tumors she's been battling for 14 years. She was 54.

Tim Tebow 'Sexy Jesus' GQ Pose Stokes Controversy [PHOTO]

Controversy erupted after a picture from a GQ photo shoot featuring backup New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow included a shot of Tebow in a pose that closely resembles Jesus on the Cross.

'The Price Is Right' Launches Search For First Male Model: Audition Info, Casting Application And More

"The Price Is Right" is transitioning from the era of Barker's Beauties after it announced its search for a male model to join the long-running CBS game show.

Record Florida Python: See Massive 17-Foot Snake Found Carrying 87 Eggs [PHOTOS]

A 17-foot long Burmese python recovered in Everglades National Park in Florida is the largest on record and was found carrying 87 eggs.

Titus Young, Detroit Lions Wide Receiver, Poised For Breakout 2012 Season

Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young said he is determined to build on his rookie year during the upcoming 2012 season, using legendary running back Barry Sanders as inspiration for what he hopes is a breakout year.

Cle Elum Fire Rages, Destroys 26,000 Acres In Central Washington

A raging wildfire near Cle Elum, Wash., has damaged more than 26,000 acres and destroyed 40 structures as fire officials struggle to contain the massive blaze.

Mitt Romney Gets Another Big Endorsement: Paul Ryan

@PaulRyanGosling Mashes Paul Ryan Political Philosophy With Ryan Gosling Swagger

A Twitter account that combines the political views of Republican vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan and the swagger of Ryan Gosling, @PaulRyanGosling, is taking the micro-blogging site by storm.

'Expendables 2' Star Jean-Claude Van Damme Claims Affair With Kylie Minogue, 'Beautiful Lovemaking' During 'Street Fighter'

Action star Jean-Claude Van Damme is known for his martial arts moves, but it's his moves in the bedroom that made waves when the actor recently recalled his affair with "Street Fighter" co-star Kylie Minogue.

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