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.

Sky Metalwala: Police Seek More Leads With New Photos of 2-Year-Old, Mom

Police in Bellevue, Wash. have released new photographs of missing 2-year-old Sky Metalwala and his mother, Julia Biryukova, which they say offer a more accurate description of what the two looked like at the time of the toddler's disappearance.

Brittney Jones Feels ‘Vindicated’ as Demi Moore Divorces Ashton Kutcher

Brittney Jones, the woman who first accused Ashton Kutcher of cheating on his wife Demi Moore, said she feels vindicated that actress Demi Moore has announced her divorce from her actor husband Ashton Kutcher.

Reno Fire Update: Firefighter Burned; Blaze Largely Contained

A firefighter suffered first- and second-degree burns on Friday as authorities tackle an unexplained wind-fueled fire in Reno that has now been largely contained.

Veteran MC Heavy D Mourned by Thousands at his Funeral

Veteran MC Heavy D received a star-studded sendoff at his funeral service held on Friday at Grace Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, N.Y., his hometown.

Christopher Walken Lawyers up for Natalie Wood Investigation: Report

Actor Christopher Walken has hired Mathew Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor, to represent him in the Natalie Wood investigation that has been reopened, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Oklahoma State University women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant women’s basketball coach Miranda Serna

Oklahoma State’s Miranda Serna, Kurt Budke Died in Plane Crash

The Oklahoma State University women's basketball coach Kurt Budke and his assistant, Miranda Serna, died on Thursday when a single-engine plane they were traveling in spiraled out of control and took a nosedive in a forest in Arkansas.

Beyonce’s Wedding Dress Revealed in ‘I Was Here’ Music Video [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z haven't released many details about their wedding that took place in 2008, but the couple is slowly unwrapping parts of their lives that fans are eager to see.

Actress Demi Moore and husband actor Ashton Kutcher end their marriage

After Sara Leal Tryst, Demi Moore Divorces Ashton Kutcher

More than a month after Sara Leal alleged that she slept with actor Ashton Kutcher, his wife Demi Moore has announced that she will be divorcing her husband of six years.

The Pope kisses Ahmed Mohamed el-Tayeb, the imam of the al-Azhar mosque in Egypt.

Pope Kissing Imam: Vatican Taking Legal Action Over Benetton Ad

The Vatican is taking legal action against Benetton's advertising campaign showing the Pope kissing an Imam. The Italian clothing company has said it will pull the ad, which is made up of montages of several political and religious leaders locking lips. The images are part of a global advertising campaign from Benetton.

Michael Lohan Arrested for Domestic Abuse

Kate Major on Michael Lohan Being Freed: ‘I’m Terrified of This Man’

Kate Major has said she is terrified of her ex-boyfriend and Lindsay Lohan's dad Michael Lohan.

Smucker Recalls Natural Peanut Butter Chunky for Salmonella Fears

J.M. Smucker has issued a voluntary recall for thousands of 16-ounce jars of its Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because they might possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy's Cause, Manner of Death Still Pending: Chief Medical Examiner

The cause and manner of death for Ilya Zhitomirskiy, the 22-year-old co-founder of Diaspora, is still pending Amy Hart, chief medical examiner at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in San Francisco told the International Business Times on Thursday.

Rock Hill S.C.: Southeast Tornadoes Kill 6, Dozens Injured, Homes Destroyed

At least six people in three states were killed, dozens injured and several home destroyed when a tornado-causing storm system swept through the Southeast on Wednesday.

Maury Povich Met Connie Chung When She Was a Copy Girl

Maury Povich, 72, told Us Weekly that he met his wife Connie Chung when she was a copy girl. He also revealed to the magazine which former president is his golfing buddy in a list of 25 interesting things he said people don't know about him.

Shelby Dasher: Not Guilty Plea Entered at Arraignment; On Suicide Watch

Shelby Dasher was arraigned in St. Louis County on Thursday on the second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of her 1-year-old son Tyler Dasher whose body was found in a wooded area near his home. A judge entered a not guilty plea on her behalf and assigned the public defenders office to her case.

Tyler Dasher’s Mother Charged, Held on $500K Bond, on Suicide Watch

Shelby Dasher, the mother of Tyler Dasher, a dead 1-year-old Missouri boy, was charged with second-degree murder on Wednesday and is being held on $500,000 cash bail.

Coach Don Peters Banned for Sexual Abuse of Doe Yamashiro, Others: Report

Don Peters, a former U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics coach, has been banned for life from the sport and kicked out of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame after he was accused of having sex with at least three young gymnasts.

UC Berkeley Haas Shooting: Dead Alleged Gunman was Student, Police

The alleged UC Berkeley gunman who was shot and killed by campus police after brandishing a loaded gun on campus was student at the school.

ECU Lockdown Lifted; Man With Umbrella Mistaken for Gunman [VIDEOS]

A lockdown on East Carolina University (ECU) campus has been lifted after it has been determined that students or employees aren't in any danger. The lift came about three hours after police reported seeing a gunman near the campus.

Oba Chandler Execution: An End to a 22-Year-old Case [VIDEO]

Oba Chandler, a Florida man convicted of killing a mother and her two daughters in 1989, was executed on Wednesday by lethal injection. Chandler, 65, was pronounced dead at 4:25 p.m. at the state prison in Starke, the final chapter of the 22-year-old case.

Heather Locklear, Jack Wagner no Longer Engaged

Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner have called off their engagement.

Roseanne Barr's Ex Demands $175K for Attorney’s Fee, Cash

Roseanne Barr's ex-husband is demanding the comedienne pays the $75,000 for his attorneys' fees and another $100,000 for the inconvenience of a lengthy child custody battle.

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (C)

BREAKING: Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev Dissolves Parliament, Calls Election

Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wednesday dissolved the lower house of parliament and called a snap parliamentary election for Jan. 15-16, Reuters reported.

Jason Trawick, Britney Spears to Get Engaged by Year’s End: Report

Jason Trawick could pop the question to Britney Spears before the year ends, a source told RadarOnline.com.

Fire Island Pines Fire ‘All Contained’

Firefighters have managed to contain a fire that was raging in Fire Island Pines since Monday.

Jerry Sandusky’s Lawyer Joe Amendola: Victim Denies Sex Abuse

Jerry Sandusky's lawyer Joe Amendola has claimed that one of his client's victims has denied that he was sexually assaulted. Sandusky, 67, has been accused of sexually abusing eight young boys. He has been charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse, which a grand jury has said occurred over a period of nearly 15 years.