Howard Koplowitz reports on crime and breaking news events for International Business Times. Howard formerly worked on IBT's continuous news desk, where he covered trending topics. He joined IBT in March 2012.
Previously, Howard covered political corruption, health, crime and other beats for TimesLedger Newspapers in Queens, New York, where he won several national and state awards for his reporting.
Howard graduated from the SUNY-Albany, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and minored in journalism.
Results, Live Stream Of Ireland Gay Marriage Vote
Ireland may become the first country to legalize gay marriage through a vote among citizens.
Clinton's State Department Emails Released
Among the 300 pages of private emails released on Friday are messages relating to the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Texas AG Slams Obama On Work Permits For Illegals
Some 2,000 illegal immigrants were given work permits. Texas' attorney general said that shows executive actions on immigration shouldn't go forward.
Where The 2016 Field Stands On NSA Spying
Rand Paul is the most vocal opponent of the NSA's bulk data gathering. But what about other 2016 candidates?
Waco Shooting Spurs Concern At Biker Bars
A rally has been canceled and biker bars are taking precautions after Sunday's shootout in Waco.
Mike Huckabee To Skip Iowa Straw Poll
Though the poll usually favors candidates from the conservative wing of the GOP, Huckabee said that participating would "further empower the Washington ruling class.”
Senator Wants North Korea Back On Terrorism List
North Korea was taken off the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list in 2008.
Highway Safety In Danger If Budget Isn't Met: US Official
The NHTSA wants $908 million, but Congress says money won't impact record recalls.
Clinton Fails To Inspire Iowa Democrats
A focus group took issue with Clinton's campaign strategy in Iowa, but say there's no real alternative.
Iran Leader Rules Illegal Afghan Kids Can Go To School
"No Afghan child ... must be kept from an education," said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
More Than 20 Missing In China Building Collapse
The nine-story residential building collapsed following a landslide, according to the government.
Do Celebrity Endorsements Matter In 2016?
Celebrities can help candidates raise money and drive turnout, but to what extent?
The Mystery Of The Cracked Windshield
It wasn't from a gunshot, but investigators into the deadly Amtrak train crash don't know what else could have caused the windshield crack.
Kremlin Software Spots Protests Before They Occur
Dubbed Laplace’s Demon, the program can monitor social networks and pass word of "threats" to the Kremlin.
Shrugging Off The 2016 Iowa Straw Poll
Jeb Bush is skipping it, and most prospective 2016 GOP candidates haven't committed to the ritual early-voting event.
Lindsey Graham To Announce 2016 Plans
Lindsey Graham is set to announce whether he'll run for president in his native South Carolina on June 1.
Members Of ISIS-Linked Cell Arrested In Iraq
The six people were planning attacks on Erbil, in northern Iraq, according to Kurdish authorities.
How Safe Are America's Trains?
The European Union had half as many deaths per million kilometers of track compared to the United States.
South Carolina Train Collides With Semitruck
Details are not immediately clear, including whether the train was a freight or passenger locomotive.
Where The 2016 Field Stands On Abortion
Hillary Clinton is critical of banning late-term abortions. Marco Rubio is leading the Senate fight against them.