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Authorities in Florence, S.C., are in mourning after a man shot seven law enforcement officers Wednesday. One officer, a 30-year police veteran, was killed.

Also: Palestinians demonstrate against President Trump's decision recognizing Jerusalem; three people die in a New Mexico school shooting; and a man who streaked at a Buffalo Bills game is fined.

The new bank is set to have its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Both of the banks are calling it a "merger of equals," but the deal is weighted toward BB&T, whose CEO will be in charge.

Also: A recount is expected in Atlanta's mayoral election; a plot is reportedly thwarted to kill the U.K. prime minister; and the federal government will partly close unless a spending bill passes.

Also: President Trump hints three Americans could be freed in North Korea; students walk out of class in support of gun rights; and it's World Press Freedom Day.

Kids are showing reading gains in dual-language classrooms. There may be underlying brain advantages at work.

Also: CVS moves to buy Aetna, the U.S. and South Korea begin huge air military drills, and an Australian lawmaker proposes to his partner as same sex marriage legislation is introduced.

Also: A published report lists Special Counsel Mueller's questions for President Trump; Pompeo on Israel's documents regarding Iran's nuclear plans; and renowned taekwondo master Jhoon Rhee dies.

Fresh Air's rock critic presents his playlist for 2016. It includes big pop stars, beloved cult stars and a couple of not-yet-stars.

Also: The world's largest lithium ion battery is switched on in Australia; the latest on the Senate's tax overhaul bill; and a Pennsylvania man will stop playing "Taps" on speakers outside his house.

Also: Remembering the deadly Galveston hurricane; Congress approves mandatory sexual harassment training; and there won't be "The Eddie" prestigious world surfing competition in Hawaii this year.

A new four-disc compilation presents recordings Armstrong made for Verve in 1957. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the album includes a wealth of alternate takes, warm-ups and rehearsal sequences.