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.

Toyota Recall: RAV4, Lexus Models Affected, Find Out Here If Your Car Is Being Recalled

Toyota has announced a voluntary safety recall on certain RAV4s and 2010 Lexus HS 250hs that were sold in the United States, the U.S. arm of Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) said in a news release. Find out here if your Toyota or Lexus is part of the recall.

Jared Diamond Admonishes Mitt Romney On 'Guns, Germs And Steel': 'I Have To Doubt Whether Mr. Romney Read It,' Professor Says In Times Op-Ed

Jared Diamond tore into presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in Wednesday's New York Times, writing in an op-ed that the former Massachusetts governor "misrepresented my views" when Romney talked about culture during a speech Sunday in Jerusalem.

Woman Lifts Car, Saves Dad: Lauren Kornacki Performs CPR On Father Alec After BMW Slips From Jack

A Virginia woman saved her dad after lifting the BMW he was pinned under and performing life-saving CPR.

Bar Refaeli Dating Shaun White? Rumors Heat Up After Model Seen With Snowboarder At 2012 London Olympics [PHOTO]

Is Bar Refaeli dating Shaun White? Rumors that the Israeli model and the Olympic champion snowboarder are a couple are heating up after they were photographer together during the 2012 Games in London.

Pippa Middleton Slammed By Karl Lagerfeld: 'She Should Only Show Her Back,' Chanel Designer Says

Pippa Middleton was slammed by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld after the enigmatic German fashion designer said he's not a fan of the face of Kate Middleton's sister.

Bird Collides With Plane: Denver Strike Dents Nose Of United Airlines Flight From Dallas

A bird collided with a plane Tuesday as the United Airlines jet flew in for a landing at Denver International Airport in an incident that caused no injuries but left a gaping hole in the plane's nose.

Olympic Swimmer Lauren Perdue Turns Down LeBron James Dinner Invite, Citing 'Curfew' [PHOTO]

Olympic swimmer Lauren Perdue helped put the U.S. in position to medal in the women's 200 meter freestyle relay at the 2012 London Games, but it's not the North Carolina native's swimming skills that is responsible for the attention she's been getting.

Elizabeth Berkley, Jessie Spano Of 'Saved By The Bell,' Gives Birth To Baby Boy Sky Cole Lauren

Elizabeth Berkley, best known for her role as Jessie Spano on "Saved by the Bell," became a first-time mother after announcing the birth of a baby boy Monday.

Matrix Director Sex Change: Larry Wachowski Now Lana, Sports Pink Dreadlocks In 'Cloud Atlas' Trailer [VIDEO]

"The Matrix" trilogy director Larry Wachowski is now known as Lana after the 47-year-old director is in the last stages of a sex change that has taken 10 years, showing off her transformation in a director's commentary for her new film, "Cloud Atlas."

'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Goes From Porn To Pitching Payday Loans For OctoLoan.com [VIDEO]

She might not be the best spokeswoman for payday loans considering she just filed an up to $1 million bankruptcy, but "Octomom" Nadya Suleman is doing exactly just that with the new website OctoLoan.com.

O.J. Murdock, Tennnesee Titans Wide Receiver, Dies At 25 After Apparently Committing Suicide In Tampa [PHOTO]

Tennessee Titans receiver O.J Murdock, 25, died Monday morning in Tampa after apparently committing suicide by shooting himself while sitting inside his car in front of Middleton High School, according to the Tampa Police Department.

National Cheesecake Day 2012: Cheesecake Factory Debuts Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake, Find It Near You Here And Get Half Off Desserts [PHOTO]

Monday is National Cheesecake Day and you can celebrate this momentous (and delicious) occasion by stopping by The Cheesecake Factory, where the restaurant is debuting its Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake and slicing the prices of all their cheesecake desserts in half.

NASCAR Qualifying Results: Denny Hamlin Takes Pole At Brickyard 400, Carl Edwards Second

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Denny Hamlin won the pole for the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis Sunday -- the second time he's won qualifying this year and the 11th time in his career as he looks to mirror that result when the green flag is waved tomorrow.

Julie Newmar, Original Catwoman, Yet To See 'Dark Knight Rises,' Complains Batman Getting 'Too Dark'

Julie Newmar, the original Catwoman, has yet to see the latest iteration of the "Batman" films and diplomatically declined to say which actress she feels best captured her character since she appeared in the 1960s television series.

Malaysian Shooter Nur Suryani Mohmed Taibi's 8 Month Pregnancy Doesnt Hinder Her Participation in London 2012

Pregnant Olympian Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi Fails To Win Medal, Doesn't Use Baby As Excuse

Pregnant Olympian Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi of Malaysia failed to win a medal in the women's 10-meter air-rifle event in the 2012 London Olympics, but the shooter who has succeeded in capturing the hearts of millions around the world did not blame her pregnancy for her showing.

Watch Paul McCartney Close Out 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony [VIDEO]

Sir Paul McCartney brought the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony to a close in style, leading the massive crowd assembled in Olympic Stadium in a sing-along to the Beatles' hit "Hey Jude."

Medal Count 2012: Where To Find Accurate, Instant London Olympics Standings

The 2012 London Olympics are underway, with Brazil and China leading all countries in the early medal count. Find out here where to get an up-to-the-minute, accurate tally of the medal count.

The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People List: Who's Sexier, Republicans Or Democrats?

The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People list was released this week, with U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., making the list. The list is heating up the debate over who's sexier: Republicans or Democrats?

A fire broke out at the Atlanta studios belonging to film maker Tyler Perry last night. The blaze happened in the back section of the studio lot, but there were no injuries or fatalities.

Watch Tyler Perry Tribute To Sherman Hemsley, Star Of 'The Jeffersons' [VIDEO]

Tyler Perry paid tribute to trailblazing actor and "The Jeffersons" star Sherman Hemsley by posting a montage of clips of the groundbreaking thespian on his YouTube account following Hemsley's death.

UVA Offers Teresa Sullivan Course Following President's Resignation And Reinstatement

University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan's resignation and subsequent reinstatement are being used as material for a UVA course this fall that will tackle the brief but turbulent period in the school's history.

Holly Madison Plans To Adopt Baby, Citing 'Peepshow' Vegas Career

Playboy Playmate Holly Madison is going through the process of adopting a baby instead of the natural route so she won't have to hold off on her Vegas career.

Bill O'Brien's Contract Extended Due To Penn State Sanctions; Nittany Lions Head Coach Gets 4 More Years Added

The crippling sanctions handed down by the NCAA against Penn State earlier this week kicked in a clause of Nittany Lions football coach Bill O'Brien's contract that extends his deal for another four years.

Mabel Pantaleon Missing: 'Dexter' Actress Accused Family Of Being Terrorists, Reportedly Has Mental Illness

A search is underway to find missing "Dexter" actress Mabel Pantaleon, who disappeared Sunday from her Harlem apartment in New York City after confronting her family and accusing them of being terrorists amid reports that the 31-year-old has a history of mental illness.

Steven Feagin, Ex-Illinois Football Player, Gets 90 Years In Champaign Rape Case

Former University of Illinois football player Steven Feagin was sentenced to 90 years in prison Wednesday for the 1995 rape of a 22-year-old student in Urbana, Ill., near the university's campus.

Jennifer Gibbons Continues Lake Michigan Journey Despite Alleged Sexual Assault

Jennifer Gibbons, the Chicago woman vying to become the first person to row solo around the perimeter of Lake Michigan, is not letting her alleged sexual assault get in the way of accomplishing the feat.

Fencer Mariel Zagunis Named Flagbearer For Team USA At 2012 Olympics

Mariel Zagunis, a two-time Olympic champion fencer, was voted by Team USA as flag bearer for the United States when the opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics get underway Friday.

Chad Everett Of 'Medical Center' Dies At 75: Actor Allegedly Kept Lung Cancer Diagnosis Secret, Kevin Sorbo Claims

Chad Everett, the star of the 1970s TV hit Medical Center, died Tuesday at age 75 after a battle with lung cancer - a diagnosis he allegedly kept secret from his friends, according to actor Kevin Sorbo. Everett had a long-lasting marriage with Shelby Grant, an actress who also appeared on Medical Center. The couple were married for 45 years prior to Grant's death in June 2011.

Voula Papachristou: Greek Athlete Expelled From 2012 Olympics Apologizes Over 'Racist' Tweet [PHOTO]

When the 2012 London Olympics get underway Friday, Voula Papachristou won't be there. The Greek triple jumper's controversial tweet about African immigrants in her country and West Nile Virus led the Hellenic Olympic Committee to expel Papachristou from the games.

Kari Ann Peniche Feeds Her Baby Meth? 'Celebrity Rehab' Star's Husband Says Son Tested Positive For Synthetic Drug

Is Celebrity Rehab star Keri Ann Peniche exposing her baby to meth? That's the shocking claim made by Peniche's husband as the couple dukes it out in a custody battle over their 10-month-old son.