Laura Matthews

1921-1950 (out of 2858)

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

5 Web Sites With Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween 2011

Halloween 2011 is up on us and it's that time of year again: costumes, candies, parties and pumpkin carving. For some, pumpkin carving is an art and for others who don't really want to shell out big bucks here are five Web sites that you can check out for ideas to create your own pumpkin designs.

Ex-Ohio Teacher Stacy Schuler Convicted, Sentenced 4 Years in Student Sex Case [VIDEO]

Stacy Schuler, an ex-Ohio school teacher, on Thursday was convicted of having sex with five students and sentenced to four years in prison. Schuler, 33, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, was convicted of sexual battery, after an Ohio judge rejected her insanity defense in which it was also argued that the teenage boys took advantage of her.

Marco Simoncelli's Funeral Brings Family, Fans Together for Farewell [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

Marco Simoncelli's family didn't have to mourn his death alone, as thousands of fans and friends gathered at the funeral to help bid the Italian MotoGP rider farewell. A funeral service for Marco Simoncelli was held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Maria Assunta church in Coriano. Coriano is Simoncelli's hometown and it is close to Riccione in the Italian province of Rimini.

Celebrity 'Bling Ring' Leader Rachel Lee Gets 4-Year Sentence

Rachel Lee, the 21-year-old leader of the Bling Ring, a group accused of burglarizing celebrities' homes and taking $3 million in jewels, art and other possessions, was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday for a burglary at reality TV star Audrina Patridge's house.

Anneka Di Lorenzo’s Body Washes Up on San Diego Beach With Broken Neck

The body of Anneka Di Lorenzo washed up on a San Diego beach in January with a broken neck and back and authorities are seeking the public's help to close the case. Joggers found the 58-year-old model's body on Jan. 4 when it washed up on a restricted portion of Camp Pendleton beach that Marines use for training.

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