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Also: The World Health Organization declares an ebola outbreak in Congo; President Trump will discuss lowering prescription drug prices; and the biggest wave ever in the Southern Hemisphere is seen.

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.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is six months into his term. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political analyst Denise Dresser about the job he's done so far.

The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately."

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.

Christine Fox was recently named acting deputy defense secretary, making her the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about the Pentagon's budget challenges, her long career in defense and about inspiring Kelly McGillis' character in the movie Top Gun.

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.

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: 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.

In Acapulco, a Mexican cattle rancher rode his horse into a store. Employees tried to coax him out. They finally allowed him to buy a six-pack of beer, and with that he rode off into the sunset.