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.

Former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley Dead at 68

Maggie Daley, who served 22 years as Chicago's First Lady, died shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, at the age of 68.

Mafia Boss Salvatore Montagna Shot; Body Found in Assomption River

Reputed mafia boss Salvatore Montagna, 40, was found murdered on Thursday outside of Montreal. His body was found in the Assomption River in Charlemagne, northeast of the city.

Target Black Friday Online Sale and More Than 30 Others Happening Now

Here is a list of more than 30 Black Friday online sales that are happening now.

Walmart Black Friday Sales Ad and 10 Others You Should Not Miss

Get your walking shoes on because the biggest sales of the year are just hours away.

Sara Leal: Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher 'Obviously Had Issues Before I Came' [VIDEO]

Sara Leal, the 22-year-old woman who alleges that she had sexual relations with actor Ashton Kutcher, doesn't want to be blamed for his divorce from Demi Moore. Leal told TMZ that she was just a bump in the road and that the Moore and Kutcher had problems long before she showed up.

2011 National Dog Show Results: Eire the Wire Fox Terrier is Top Dog [VIDEOS]

The 2011 National Dog Show had some exceptional dogs this year, but only one was the top dog of them all: The winner of this year's event was Eire the Wire Fox Terrier who earned the Best in Show title. This year was the 10th anniversary of the event.

Oneal Ron Morris Re-Arrested, Bond Set at $15K; Second Suspect Charged

A judge on Thursday set a $15,000 bond for fake doctor Oneal Ron Morris, a 30-year-old transgender woman who has been accused of running a black market business injecting people with a toxic substance to make them curvier. Authorities have also arrested a second person in connection with the notorious toxic tush case in South Florida.

Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and actress Lindsay Lohan have had a difficult couple of months but they both took time off to spend time with those less fortunate and feed the hungry on Thanksgiving.

'Gangsta of Love' Wrestler Andre Davis Convicted of Not Disclosing HIV Status With Partners

Former professional wrestler Andre Davis on Wednesday was convicted of 14 felonious assault counts after being accused of having sex with several women without telling them he had tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

5 Web Sites With Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

The Internet has been buzzing with searches for Sweet Potato Casseroles. Here we have narrowed down five Web sites that have tasty and simple Sweet Potato Casserole recipes that will sure to have your entire family asking for second.

Arizona Plane Crash Possibly Killed 6 on Board; 3 Presumed to be Children

Six people who were on board a small twin-engine plane that crashed in Arizona on Wednesday in the remote area of the Superstition Mountains appear to have been killed, authorities said. Three of the people presumed dead were believed to be children.

Thanksgiving 2011 Marks 40th Anniversary of DB Cooper’s Skyjacking

Forty years ago Thursday, a man known as D.B. Cooper pulled off one of the most daring crimes in U.S. history: He hijacked Northwest Orient flight 305, leaped from the plane wearing a business suit and a parachute, and made off with $200,000 in ransom money.

The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Birmingham, Ala., authorities have yet to file charges after a truck that crossed a median in the rain Tuesday was involved in a head-on collision with a car belonging to Stan Case from CNN Radio, killing the a

Stanley Case Dead: Longtime CNN Radio Anchor Killed in Car Crash

Stanley Case, a longtime CNN Radio anchor, died on Tuesday in a head-on collision in Birmingham, Ala.

Fox News’ Megyn Kelly Petitioned to Eat Pepper Spray on TV

Fox News' Megyn Kelly on Monday told Bill O'Reilly that the pepper spray that was recently used on UC Davis protesters is essentially a food product. Since then, a petition has been posted on the Web site Change.org, asking Kelly to back up her claim by eating as much pepper spray as was used on each protester's face.

Jimmy Fallon’s Band Welcomes Michele Bachmann With ‘Lyin’ Ass Bitch’ [VIDEO]

The house band on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday introduced U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann with walk-on music entitled Lyin' A-s B---h by Fishbone, leading one lawmaker to say such actions are insulting and inappropriate.

Mariah Yeater Hasn’t Reached Out to Justin Bieber for DNA Results: Report

A woman who claimed teen sensation Justin Bieber fathered her child has made no effort to contact the singer regarding the results of a DNA test he recently took.

Bianka Kamper: Kris Humpries 'Would Call The Kardashians Garbage:' Report

While Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kris Humphries have remained civil about the surprising end to their 72-day marriage, people close to the ex-couple are dishing details about the marriage.

Rapper Too Short performs during the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors show in New York

Too Short: ‘I'm not dead,’ Just Working on 19th Album

Rapper Too Short has had enough of the death rumors circulating on Twitter and he wants you know that he is alive and working on his 19th album.

Mary Ann Holder: 8-Year-Old Hannaleigh Suttles is 3rd Dead from Sunday's Mass Shootings

An 8-year-old girl is the third person to die from wounds received during a mass shooting carried out by Mary Ann Holder in Guilford County on Sunday morning.

Amidst Penn State Scandal Senate Committee to Examine Child Abuse Law

Amidst allegations that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young boys, a Senate committee plans to hear whether stronger laws are needed to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Jhessye Shockley’s Mother Arrested on Suspicion of Child Abuse

The mother of missing Arizona girl Jhessye Shockley, 5, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of child abuse, police said.

Brandon McInerney Pleads Guilty; 21 Years For Larry King Slaying

A Southern California teenager who shot a gay classmate he believed was flirting with him entered a guilty plea on Monday to second-degree murder and has agreed to spend the next 21 years behind bars.

Oneal Ron Morris Charged; Could Face Up to 5 Years in Prison

Oneal Ron Morris, 30, has been charged with practicing medicine without a license with serious bodily injury. Authorities have found no phone listing for Morris. In Florida, practicing medicine or attempting to practice medicine without a license is a third-degree felony. Anyone caught may face a prison term of up to five years and be fined up to $5,000 per count if convicted.