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

iPad 3 Rumors: A March Release? What Features to Really Expect

It is looking increasingly certain that the iPad 3 (if that is what it will be called) will be released soon, as sources have told the media that Apple will debut the successor to the iPad 2 in the first week of March, during one of its special events in San Francisco.

Weight-loss Drug Mediator and 4 Other Past Drug Recalls

Weight-loss drug Mediator, which was licensed for use by diabetics and widely prescribed in France to help shed pounds, may have caused at least 1,300 deaths before it was withdrawn, a study published on Thursday by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Inserm, stated.

Josh Powell Explosion: Dad Had a ‘Sheepish' Look, ‘Incestuous’ Images Found

The social worker who witnessed the explosion at Josh Powell's home on Sunday, said he had a sheepish look and that he told his sons that he had a surprise for them. Utah police also reportedly found incestuous sex images on Powell's computer in his home two years ago and had forwarded the documents to Washington state authorities, according to reports.

Giant African Snails, the Size of a Man's Palm, Invade Parts of Miami-Dade County [PHOTOS]

Giant African Snails, which are almost the size of a man's palm, have invaded a residential area in Miami-Dade County. Investigators aren't sure how the invaders, which can grow up to 8 inches long, got into the area. However, Florida's Department of Agriculture is working to rid the area of the giant African snails as soon as possible because they eat at least 500 different types of plants. Investigators are worried that the snails will impact Florida's ecosystem. Giant African Snai...

Kate Middleton Style: Duchess of Cambridge Shines in Jesire Dress, 4-Inch Heels

Kate Middleton made her first solo public appearance since marrying Prince William and becoming the Duchess of Cambridge when she attended a preview of Lucian Freud paintings at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Wednesday. The 30-year-old royal was picture perfect beauty as she stood out in her gray Jesire dress and four-inch heels.

Who is Fausat Ogunbayo? The Woman Who Filed a $900 Trillion Suit

The name Fausat Ogunbayo will probably be remembered for some time. The Staten Island mom has filed a $900 trillion federal lawsuit against the City of New York because it placed her two children in a foster home more than three years ago. Learn more about the 46-year-old West Brighton woman.

Apple iBooks 2 and 4 Other Apps to Help You Study

Apple Inc. has totally revolutionized the way students learn with the introduction of its iBooks 2 app. It is no secret that paper textbooks can be boring and really cumbersome, hence making concentration and learning difficult. Here are four other apps you can add to your iPhone or iPad that will make managing your homework and studies much easier.

Exton Elias and 14 Other Funny Celebrity Baby Names

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan welcomed their son Exton Elias into the world at 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, reps have told Us Weekly. Neither Downey nor his wife Susan has explained why they have decided to name their child Exton Elias. Here are 14 other funny celebrity baby names.

Josh Powell's Chilling Message before Hatchet Attack on Sons and Explosion

A chilling recording of what is believed to be the final message Josh Powell left for family members before he took a hatchet to his two young sons and caused an explosion on Sunday, may provide details as to why Susan Powell's husband committed the double murder-suicide. Hello, this is Josh. And I'm calling to say goodbye, Josh Powell is heard on the voicemail message obtained by ABC News. I am not able to live without my sons. And I'm not able to go on anymore. I am sorry ...

Mountain Lion Attacks, Injures Rivers Hobbs, 6; Animal Still Loose

Six-year-old Rivers Hobbs is now recovering from injuries he sustained after he was attacked by a mountain in the Big Bend National Park in West Texas. The boy was walking with three other people when the animal sneaked up on him and clamped his face. The animal is still on the loose.

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