COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 18 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following Q&A on July 16, 2024, with Associated Press journalist Ryan Foley and medical writer Carla Johnson: * * * By Mary Chris Jaklevic Amid growing attention to the use of deadly force by police, the danger of administering sedatives to restrain people in police custody has largely gone unrecognized. Associated Press journalists Ryan Foley, a reporter based in Iowa City, Iowa, and medical writer Carla Jo  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 17 -- The United Methodist Church issued the following statement on July 16, 2024, by Bishop Tracy S. Malone, president of the Council of Bishops: * * * Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump, the world is in deep sorrow and reflection. We absolutely condemn this act of violence. As people of faith, we are called to love one another and follow the example of Jesus Christ, who showed us the way to love, peace, and reconciliation. Ch  more