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Thousands of activists at the Netroots Nation political convention in Philadelphia are feeling emboldened because their ideas — and favored candidates — are shaping the Democratic primary race.

President Trump announced Thursday that he will impose tariffs on Mexican goods beginning June 10, unless the country does more to help reduce illegal immigration from Central America.

The city, condemned in the Bible and a source of black magic in the Quran, has been ravaged by war and neglect. For decades, preservationists have pushed for the site to be restored.

Sandra Torres, who is now divorced from former President Álvaro Colom, is leading a field of nearly 20 candidates. She has promised to invest heavily in health care, education and agriculture.

Texas is the latest state to pass a law to shield patients from surprise medical bills. These bills are often sent to patients who unintentionally go out of network, sometimes in emergencies.

The bill, to allow criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China, triggered massive protests in the territory. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she was concerned about further unrest.

The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more likely security breaches of government websites become, cyber specialists say. And it could lead to security problems long after the government reopens.

With jury deliberations about to begin in the trial of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, New York Times reporter Alan Feuer tells NPR's Michel Martin about shocking new allegations unsealed Friday.

An anonymous survey found 747 students suffered unwanted sexual contact in the last school year at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies. That's up nearly 50 percent from a survey two years earlier.

More than 70 candidates are running in Nigeria's presidential election Saturday, but two candidates are in the lead. Big issues include corruption, the economy and threats from extremists.