The New York Times

1. U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians

   The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants.

2. What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria

   Before the strikes on Thursday, President Trump said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants.

3. What to Know About ISIS Terror Attacks

   The terror group has lost its territorial stronghold, but it still orchestrates and inspires violence through affiliates across Africa and beyond.

4. New York City Braces for Heavy Snow as Winter Storm Approaches

   The region could see accumulations of up to 5 to 7 inches from late Friday into Saturday.

5. California Prepares for More Rain After a Soggy Christmas

   Officials warned that driving would remain hazardous across much of the state, with heavy rain still to fall in some places that broke records on Christmas Eve.