Laura Matthews

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Laura is a U.S. politics reporter for the International Business Times. She was always fascinated by the BBC World News each morning on the radio in Jamaica. That, and a love for writing led her to a masters in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelors in media and communication from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She has worked for Gannett's Pacific Daily News in Guam, the Jamaica Observer, the Jamaica Gleaner, the Nassau Guardian in the Bahamas and Choices magazine for whom she ghost wrote the guidebook Help Your Child With Career Choice.

Laura Matthews

Tim Tebow Takes Colorado Girl Presli Collins, 10, on Her First Date [VIDEO]

Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos quarterback who several women have publicly asked to make them his girlfriend or take them out, decided that the lucky girl who would get to go on a date with him would be Presli Collins, 10. Tebow recently took Collins, who was born with a rare tumor disorder, on her first date.

Gloria Allred Accidentally Reveals Her 380-Person Press Email List [FULL LIST]

It was celebrity attorney Gloria Allred's intention to notify the press about attending an Oscar party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunday with Ginger White, the woman who alleges she had a 13-year affair with Herman Cain. However, she accidentally copied her 380-people press list instead of blind copying them, making each recipient visible to all others. See the lengthy press list here.

Joanna Ramos Death a Homicide: Girl Died of Blunt Force Trauma, Says Coroner

The death of Joanna Ramos, the young girl who died on Friday hours following an after-school fight, has been ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Coroner's Lt. Fred Corral on Monday told The Associated Press that the girl, who was reportedly 10 or 11 years old, died of blunt force trauma.

Joanna Ramos, 11, Dies in ICU Hours Following After-School Fight

Joanna Ramos, one of two 11-year-old girls who planned an after-school fight that ended within a minute, died hours later in an intensive care unit, according to reports. Ramos died Friday night after fighting with her Willard Elementary School classmate. She left her after-school program for the pre-planned fight in the alley near her Long Beach elementary, according to the Press-Telegraph.

What Channel is the 2012 Oscars on? Quick Links, Red Carpet Start Time

The 2012 Oscars has arrived and here's how you can find out on what channel you can watch the 84th annual Academy Awards. The Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. PT. on Sunday, beginning with the red carpet coverage, which will be live streamed before the actual ceremony.

RIP Facebook: Funniest Twitter Responses to the Trending Topic

RIP Facebook became a trending topic early Saturday, with several Twitter users poking fun at the false declaration that the rival social-networking site was dead. Here are some of the funniest Twitter responses to the RIP Facebook trending topic on the microblogging site:

Coconut Palm Sugar: Why The Natural Sweetener is a Healthier Alternative

Coconut Palm Sugar is the next big thing among natural sweeteners. It is made from the nectar, or the sap, of the coconut palm tree. Palm sugar is said to be rich in nutrients and is one of the lowest glycemic index sweeteners on the market. With its creamy, caramel taste coconut palm sugar can be used as a substitute to sweeten desserts and sauces.

Twitter Fans React to National Enquirer Open Casket Photo of Whitney Houston

Twitter fans are beginning to speak out against an alleged open casket photo of dead singer Whitney Houston, which was published by The National Enquirer on its front page this week. Many fans are saying they aren't surprised that The National Enquirer published the photo. However, they said she deserved better.

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