Julia Greenberg

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‘Lost’ Darwin Fossils Rediscovered in Dusty Cabinet After 165 Years [PHOTOS]

A collection of long lost slides were rediscovered in a dusty cabinet after more than 165 years. The 314 slides feature fossil evidence collected by Charles Darwin and Joseph Hooker from research voyages taken in the early 19th century. The treasure trove of fossils, rediscovered in a chance encounter, sheds light on the early work of Charles Darwin that influenced the development of his theory of evolution and natural selection.

Should Abortion of Female Fetuses Based on Sex Selection Be Allowed?

Kale believes physicians in Canada and the U.S. should adopt policies that limit the information released about the sex of unborn fetuses to after 30 weeks. Kale indicates that because families can discover the sex of their child early in pregnancies, selective abortions occur that target female fetuses.

Chinese New Year 2012: Final Countdown to Year of the Dragon [PHOTOS]

Chinese New Year 2012 will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 23, marking the beginning of the year of the water dragon. Preparations have begun for the Chinese New Year festivities across the globe. In China, families clean their home, hang red banners with messages of good luck, pay respects to ancestors and begin to plan and prepare meals for Jan. 23.

Missing Baby Lisa Irwin: Police Revisit Area in Search of Clues

The search for missing baby Lisa Irwin continued Sunday as police teams searched near Interstate 435 and Parvin Road near Kansas City. Baby Lisa's parents, Jeremy Irwin and Deborah Bradley, continue to maintain their silence in their missing daughter's case.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]

Americans honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. King was an African American civil rights activist known best for advancing the cause of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. using nonviolent methods. Read Martin Luther King, Jr.'s full I Have a Dream speech as delivered on Aug. 28, 1963 or watch the video of King delivering the I Have a Dream speech.

'Scream Rooms' in Conn. School Used to Discipline Young Special Needs Students

Parents are outraged over the use of scream rooms at Farm Hill Elementary School in Conn. The spaces, meant to calm special needs students, are used to discipline the young students as a class room management technique. The school has come under fire from parents who have been told about the so-called scream rooms from their unhappy children.

‘Bald and Beautiful Barbie’ Campaign is a Hit; 7 Other Controversial Barbies

A new campaign promoting the creation of a Bald and Beautiful Barbie has taken Mattel by storm. Fans of the Barbie meant for coping cancer patients or children of cancer patients are using a Facebook page to promote the idea, arguing that being bald can be beautiful and should be endorsed by Mattel. We take a look at seven other controversial Barbies that Mattel has produced in the past.

Starbucks Offers Free Coffee Samples in U.S. to Promote New Blonde Roast

Popular coffee chain, Starbucks, is offering free samples to U.S. customers until Saturday in an effort to promote their newest roast. The company's latest blend, the blonde roast, debuted Tuesday in stores and supermarkets across America. Consumers will have a chance to taste the new blonde roast from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14 in the U.S.

'PLUS Model Magazine' Spread Controversial Claims That Models Are Anorexic

PLUS Model Magazine has sparked controversy with a new editorial spread featuring a plus size model posing alongside a skinny straight-size model in an effort to show how fashion magazines and advertisements promote unhealthy weight standards. One of the magazines many claims is that runway models set unreasonable standards for women and classify as anorexic.

Nicolas Steno: Google Honors Geologist’s 374th Birthday With Doodle [VIDEO]

Nicolas Steno, the 17th century Danish father of geology, was honored Wednesday with a Google Doodle commemorating what would have been the genius' 374th birthday. Steno, whose name means rock in Danish, pioneered research in both anatomy and geology helping to discover a groundbreaking theory to explain how fossils function in layers of rock.

Vermin Supreme for President: Pledges Free Ponies, Zombie Energy, Time Travel

Vermin Love Supreme, a candidate for president running against incumbent President Obama, promises free ponies for every American, dental hygiene laws, time travel research and a program harnessing zombie energy. In the Democratic Party primary this week in New Hampshire, Supreme received a whopping 831 votes against Obama's 48,959 votes.

Model Lauren Scruggs, 23, Speaks Out For First Time Since Tragic Accident

Model Lauren Scruggs has spoken out for the first time since her tragic accident when she suffered severe injuries to her face, shoulder and left hand after walking into a moving airplane propeller. The 23-year-old fashion model wrote a note of appreciation for supporters on her blog, Lolo, Monday.

Jack Jablonski Gains Support From Hockey World, Phone Call from Wayne Gretzky

Jack Jablonski, the 16-year-old high school hockey player who severely injured his spinal cord during a game on Dec. 30, has received a shower of support and visits by famous hockey stars since his traumatic accident. Jablonski has been named Perani's Hockey World National Player of the Week for the first week of January 2012. Hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky called the young hockey player.

Joel Osteen Tells Oprah ‘Homosexuality is Shown as a Sin in the Scripture’ [VIDEO]

Mega church pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas clarified his stance on sin, heaven and homosexuality on Oprah's Next Chapter late Sunday. I believe that homosexuality is shown as a sin in the scripture. I do, I do, Osteen says. When I read the scripture, I can't with good faith I can't see that it does not show that it is a sin.

Controversial Anti-Obesity Ad Campaign in Ga. Calls Kids 'Fat' and 'Chubby' [VIDEOS]

A controversial anti-obesity ad campaign run by Strong4Life in Atlanta, Georgia has sparked outrage from parents and health officials across the state. The goal of the campaign, called Stop Sugarcoating It, Georgia, is to shock young adults and their parents into realizing that being overweight or obese is a health problem that needs to be addressed. The ads are straightforward and harsh, using charged words like fat, obese and chubby.

Charles Barkley: Weight Watchers Spokesman Calls His Job ‘a Scam’

Weight Watchers spokesman Charles Barkley was caught mocking his weight loss program on air during the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks basketball game Thursday when he thought the microphone was turned off. But the Weight Watchers thing is a bigger scam, Weight Watchers spokesman Barkley said on air.

Blue Ivy Carter: How Did Beyonce and Jay-Z Keep Secrets Among Endless Rumors?

International pop star Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z welcomed a daughter into the world Saturday via a scheduled C-section at Lenox Hill hospital in New York. Details of their daughter's birth have been shrouded in mystery ever since the couple announced Beyonce's pregnancy at the VMA's in August 2011. How did Beyonce and Jay-Z keep secrets about Blue Ivy Carter's birth?

Tim Tebow’s Throws Match ‘John 3:16,’ Is God Rooting for the Denver Broncos?

Tim Tebow is no longer allowed to paint his favorite verse, John 3:16, on his face, but that does not seem to be stopping the Denver Broncos' quarterback. Fans were astonished when Tebow passed for a shocking 316 yards in ten throws against the Steelers or 31.6 yards per throw. As the playoffs continue, sports fans are left wondering: Is Tebow's luck a statistical coincidence or is God on the Broncos' side?

Kristy McNichol And 8 Other Out of the Closet Celebrities [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

Although she has lived a private life for over 20 years, Actress Kristy McNichol chose to come out officially as a lesbian in an effort to prevent children from being bullied late last week. Take a look at 7 other celebrities who have publicly come out of the closet, including Ricky Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Neil Patrick Harris, Clay Aiken, Cynthia Nixon, Zachary Quinto and Elton John.

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