Baffling 400,000-Year-Old Clue to Human Origins

By Carl Zimmer The New York Times
Scientists have found the oldest DNA evidence yet of humans’ biological history. But instead of neatly clarifying human evolution, the finding is adding new mysteries.

More College Adjuncts See Strength in Union Numbers

TAMAR LEWIN The New York Times
Many college adjuncts are going to the Service Employees International Union for help in organizing a union. Because of low wages and abysmal working conditions adjuncts feel they have on other choice.

Warmakers

David Horsey Los Angeles Times