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Takeaways from AP's investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives

Takeaways from AP's investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives

The practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found .
Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama.
Long flu season winds down in US

Long flu season winds down in US

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season appears to be over. It was long, but it wasn't unusually severe.
A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions

A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it — or even children's social transitioning.
What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid

What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition that can strike out of the blue and cause muscles on one side of a person's face to become weak or paralyzed, distorting expression.
USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products

USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products

Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials.
What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate

What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — A tiny Philip Morris product called Zyn has been making big headlines, sparking debate about whether new nicotine-based alternatives intended for adults may be catching on with underage teens and adolescents.

South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' group over protracted strikes

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said Friday they searched the office of the hard-line incoming leader of an association of doctors and confiscated his mobile phone as he faces accusations that he incited the protracted walkouts by thous
Booze-free bottle shops aim to showcase variety, educate consumers

Booze-free bottle shops aim to showcase variety, educate consumers

Jonathan Barembruch and his wife would often sit with a glass of wine and unwind after long days at work.
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

NASHVILLE, Tenn.