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

Has Beyonce Given Birth to Tiana May Carter? Mom and Sister Seen Leaving NYC Store

Has Beyonce given birth to a daughter? And is the baby girl's name Tiana May Carter? Those are the questions on the mind of her fans. The appearance of Beyoncé's mother, Tina, 57, sister Solange, 25, in New York last week didn't do much to quash the rumors that the star has had her first child. Instead, it has added more weight to the claims that the star has already given birth to a baby girl at New York's St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital.

Happy New Year 2012: Year In Review of the Biggest News Stories of 2011 [PHOTOS]

Happy New Year! 2012 is almost upon us and we can only hope it will be as interesting and eventful as was 2011. There were several major events that happened in news, entertainment and technology throughout 2011. The U.S. captured and killed Osama Bin Laden, the iPhone 4S was released, Apple Inc. lost its CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs and the Iraq War ended.

Taylor Kinney: 10 Fun Facts About Lady Gaga's Vampire Boyfriend [PHOTO]

The Internet kept buzzing this week after pictures of international pop star Lady Gaga was seen strolling around California with hunky actor and rumored boyfriend, Taylor Kinney. It was rumored in September that Lady Gaga, 25, and Kinney, 30, were a hot couple after first meeting on the set of her You and I video. Soon after, multiple reports have said the two have been spotted in Pennslyvania and that they are looking to room together.

Casey Anthony Trial and 10 Other Controversial Legal Cases of 2011 [PHOTOS]

This year there were several legal cases that tugged on the heart strings of America and those outside the nation. There was public outcry when Casey Anthony was acquitted of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Don't forget the Jerry Sandusky-Penn State scandal and disgraced public figures such as Rod Blagojevich and Dominque Strauss-Kahn.

Who is Juanita Vanoy? She Reportedly Cost Michael Jordan $168M

Michael Jordan's publicist confirmed on Thursday, that the NBA legend and his long-time girlfriend, Yvette Prieto, a Cuban-American model, are now engaged. When news of Jordan's engagement to Prieto, 32, started to spread on the Internet, people also began searching for a familiar name from Jordan's past: Juanita Vanoy. But who is she?

Beyonce Pregnant: Baby’s Birthing Suite Being Prepared?

Beyonce's baby birthing suite is being prepared in New York, CTV News is reporting. News of the preparation came approximately a day after reports surfaced that Beyonce was preparing to go to New York's St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital to give birth.

Dwane Casey Places a 1,300-Pound Rock in the Raptors’ Locker Room

Toronto Raptors head Coach Dwane Casey believes the team is heading into what he calls a building season and so he had introduced a new motto to the team: Pound the Rock. But the team isn't just getting these words as inspiration, Casey has placed a 1,300-pound rock inside the players locker room as a stark reminder of the mentality he is trying to instill in them.

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