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A Ukrainian drone strike earlier today sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region, according to regional authorities.
The attack is part of Ukraine's strategy targeting Russian energy sites.
Russia, in turn, has been targeting Ukraine's power grid.
More than 15 million people have gotten sick with flu in what federal officials are describing as a moderately severe flu season.
NPR's Ping Wang has some tips for staying healthy as flu season continues for several more weeks.
A study published this week in the journal Science finds that some dogs are so smart they can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping.
The skill previously had been observed in very few animals, including parrots and apes.
Scientists say only so-called gifted dogs, like yours and mine, obviously, have that ability.
I'm Louise Schiavone, NPR News, Washington.
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yesterday launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Amid persistent charges, the militants have been persecuting Christians.
President Trump posted news of the strike on his social media site.
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Maithama Tugar says that Nigeria was in on the strategic planning of the Christmas Day strike.
State Department has announced that there will be restrictions on visas for Nigerians and family members found to be involved in attacks on Christians.
In Christmas Day raids at more than 100 locations in Istanbul, police detained over 100 suspected members of the militant Islamic State group.