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.

Playboy Cover Girl Lindsay Lohan Wows in Black Dress at Weinstein Awards Party [PHOTOS]

Fresh off the hype from her Playboy magazine cover actress Lindsay Lohan continued to turn heads, but this time she was wearing clothes. Lohan looked glamorous in a simple, figure-hugging little black dress she wore Wednesday night while out at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. She was attending the Weinstein Company and Audi party to celebrate the awards season.

Blue Ivy: N.C. Church Denies Calling Beyonce's Daughter Satan

Beulah Hill Baptist Church officials on Thursday denied calling Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, Satan. The Satan rumors came days after the baby's birth and after mounting unfounded Twitter rumors that the name Blue Ivy is connected with Illuminati and Satanism.

A tribal man with his bow looks on at the Andaman Trunk road in Jarawa reserve

Jarawa Tribal Women: Authorities Order 'Human Safari' Tour Operator’s Arrest [VIDEO]

Authorities in India on Thursday, ordered the arrest a tour operator for running what is described as a human safari after a video surfaced showing Jarawa tribal women on the Andaman island dancing in exchange for food.

Sarah Burke Remains in Coma Following Freestyle Crash [VIDEO]

Sarah Burke, a Canadian Olympic hopeful and freestyle skiing pioneer, remains in a medically induced coma and is said to be in critical condition following a crash on a half-pipe course training ramp in Park City, Utah.

Girl Scout Cookie Boycott Sought in 2012 After Transgender Child Admission [VIDEO]

A California teen has called for a boycott of Girl Scout cookies because the organization admitted a 7-year-old child to a Colorado troop last year. Cookie sales raise funds for the Girl Scouts programs and activities.

Beyonce's Baby Girl Blue Ivy Carter is Youngest to Appear on Billboard Chart

Beyonce's baby girl Blue Ivy Carter hasn't even uttered her first word as yet but she has already created music history: Blue Ivy is the youngest person to appear on Billboard chart.

Jenelle Evans: 'Teen Mom 2' Star Arrested for Alleged Harassment, Communicating Threats

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans, 20, has been arrested ... again. This time the arrest, which took place on Tuesday in Brunswick County, N.C., was on suspicion of communicating threats and making harassing phone calls to her ex-roommate Hannah Inman.

Snooki Weight Loss: Her Best Skinny Looks to Date [PHOTOS]

Ever since Snooki achieved her weight loss and slimmed down to a skinny goal weight of 98 pounds, there seems to be this new found confidence in the already energetic and upbeat Jersey Shore star. Snooki is beginning to come into her own, making better and cute outfit choices that perfectly fit her petit frame.

Kate Middleton Style: Wedding Dress Nominated for Design of the Year Award [PHOTOS]

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and a true style icon, had one of the most highly anticipated dresses last year: Her wedding dress. The bodice, skirt and underskit of Middleton's wedding dress were made of French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout

Ford Motor Co. Recalls 450,000 Minivans, SUVs for Fear of Fire or Power Loss

Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for about 450,000 minivans and SUVs in the U.S. because of problems regarding the powertrain and braking systems. These problems could lead to dangerous losses of power or even fires.

Amber Rose on 'Homewrecker' Kim Kardashian: 'I Stooped Down to Her Level' [VIDEO]

Amber Rose may have apologized for calling Kim Kardashian a homewrecker but it is because she felt she stooped to Kardashian's level.

Joran Van Der Sloot Pleads Guilty to Killing Peruvian Stephany Flores

Joran van der Sloot, 24, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to the 2010 killing of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman he met at a Lima casino, The Associated Press reported.

Floyd Mayweather to Manny Pacquiao on May 5 Fight: ‘Step up Punk'

It seems Floyd Mayweather Jr. is now itching for a fight with Manny Pacquiao so bad that he has called him out on Twitter, asking him for a rumble on May 5 in Las Vegas. My Jail Sentence was pushed back because the date was locked in. Step up Punk. Will the two ever meet?

Natalie Wood Cold Case Still Open, No New Evidence Found

Natalie Wood's cold case, which was reopened nearly two months ago, has resulted in no new evidence to indicate foul play, authorities told the media on Tuesday. The case remains open and the actress' death is still being ruled as an accident.

South African Stampede Kills 1 as Thousands Seek Scarce College Seats

A stampede of students desperate for college admission in South Africa has led to the killing of one woman and the injury of several others when the University of Johannesburg opened its gate on Tuesday. The students who were involved in the stamped were all hoping they could secure one of fewer than 1,000 last-minute seats available for the incoming class.

Christina Aguilera on Weight Gain: ‘I Don't Weigh Myself’

Singer Christina Aguilera has landed the cover of the February issue of Marie Claire and she isn't holding anything back, not even about her recent weight gain. I don't weigh myself - it's all about how I feel in my clothes.

Beyonce’s Baby Name Blue Ivy Carter Sparks Twitter Trend #mybeyoncebabyname

Beyonce's baby, Blue Ivy Carter, is not even a week old and already she is a Twitter sensation and setting her own trend. Blue Ivy's name has led to some Twitters users to create the trending topic #mybeyoncebabyname, which now has dozens of people giving themselves names that are similar to Blue Ivy Crater's.

Excedrin Recall 2012 and 5 Other Worse Drug Recalls in FDA History

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. on Sunday, voluntarily recalled Excedrin and NoDoz products in the United States because they may contain some stray tablets, capsules caplets from other Novartis products. There may also be some broken or chipped tablets inside the packages.

Who is Amir Mirza Hekmati? 8 Facts About Iranian-American Citizen Facing Death [VIDEO]

Amir Mirza Hekmati was sentenced to death by an Iranian court on Monday, on espionage charges. Iran has accused Hekmati of spying for the CIA. Here are eight things you should know about the Iranian-American facing death.

Suze Orman Launches Debit Card 'The Approved Card:' How to Get One

Personal finance guru Suze Orman launched The Approved Card, a prepaid debit card, on Monday. It is a purple plastic debit card with the Master Card logo on it and self-branded with Orman's name.

Beyonce and Jay-Z Issue Statement About Baby Blue Ivy Carter [FULL TEXT]

Two days after Beyonce gave birth to a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter, the first child for her and husband Jay-Z, the power couple released a statement on Beyonce's official Web site welcoming the bundle of joy.

Reggie Bush Wants Marriage and Children: Is it with Kim Kardashian?

Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush has said that he wants marriage and children. The NFL players said he doesn't want to be lonely forever.

Katy Perry Divorce: Singer Thanks Fans for Making Her Heart Happy Again

It has been a rough couple of weeks for singer Katy Perry whose husband Russell Brand announce last month that he has filed for divorce. Perry spoke out through Twitter over the weekend that she is not alone, especially not when she has 13.6 million fans following her.

Blue Ivy Carter: No Tweet from Michelle Williams, Beyonce Fan Calls Her a 'B----'

Beyonce's Destiny's Child bandmate Michelle Williams didn't tweet congratulations to the singer on the birth of her first baby Blue Ivy Carter, leading some fans to see it as a lack of support, calling Williams a b----. Williams responds.

Leopard Kills 1, Swipes Off Part of Another Man’s Scalp in India [VIDEO]

One man is dead and another had a part of his scalp swiped off by a leopard that wandered into an eastern India city on Saturday. The men were reportedly among five people attacked by the wild leopard that went on a three-hour rampage in the city of Guwahati before authorities were able to tranquilize it.