Janine Herbst

It dates to around 15,800 years ago.

Researchers found a dog's bones at a rock shelter site in Pinarbasi, Turkey, used by ancient human hunter-gatherers.

And scientists say it shows dogs and humans were good pals before the advent of agriculture.

The dog descended from the ancient wolf population, separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people.

with goats, sheep, cattle, and cats coming later.

I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.

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The Pentagon says 3,500 sailors and Marines have arrived in the Middle East on the USS Tripoli as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the war, saying they launched a missile toward Israel.

And the U.S.

says about one-third of Iran's missile arsenal has been destroyed, as NPR's Greg Myhre reports.

Meanwhile, Pakistan says it will hold talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt tomorrow aimed at ending the war.

The Department of Homeland Security is on track to mark the longest partial government shutdown in history.

No Kings rallies took place around the country today for the third time, protesting President Trump and his policies.

That includes New York, where rallygoers descended on midtown Manhattan.

For Member Station WNYC, David Brand reports.

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Hundreds of employees at one of the U.S.

Navy's biggest shipbuilding contractors have voted to approve a deal with Bath Iron Works, ending a week-long strike.

The shipyard says the members of the union ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement today that goes into effect immediately.