Trump says he plans to keep criticizing Fed over rates
President Donald Trump said he thinks economic growth and stock market indexes would be substantially higher if the Federal Reserve hadn’t raised interest rates so much.
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American consumers step up retail spending
The latest retail report suggests that American consumers are still spending at a healthy pace, even as the stimulus from tax cuts fades.
At least six men’s hoops programs to face NCAA allegations
Stan Wilcox, vice president for regulatory affairs for the Indianapolis-based NCAA, said two high-profile programs will be notified in early July, and the others at a later date.
Target ups the ante in online delivery wars
Target says its new same-day delivery option will cover 65,000 items and will be fulfilled in 1,500 of its 1,800 stores in 47 states.
While Trump wages trade war, Pence tries to ease GOP anxiety
Vice President Mike Pence is on a quiet mission to advance the administration’s top legislative priority for the year—the troubled trade deal—and, with it, just maybe hold together a fraying Republican coalition.
Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud relishes White House visit
Simon Pagenaud has been living in the United States long enough to know that in a time of revved-up partisanship, an invitation to the White House might come with some speed bumps. But the native of France didn’t hesitate to accept President Donald Trump's invitation.
New video shows adult cows being abused at Indiana farm
Animal Recovery Mission said its new video shows workers abusing adult cows behind the scenes at Farm Oaks Farms. Meanwhile, one of the former employees charged with abuse has been taken into custody.
Abuse, neglect in nursing facilities frequently unreported, study says
Nursing facilities have failed to report thousands of serious cases of potential neglect and abuse of seniors on Medicare even though it's a federal requirement for them to do so, according to a watchdog report released Wednesday.
Businesses showing discontent over Trump’s trade policies
President Donald Trump's aggressive and wildly unpredictable use of tariffs is spooking American business groups, which have long formed a potent force in his Republican Party.
Monroe County gets another covered bridge four decades after fire
Monroe County had been without a covered bridge since 1976, but has one again after salvaging one from storage in Shelby County.
Buttigieg lays out vision for foreign policy, climate change
Buttigieg used the nearly one-hour speech at Indiana University to address an issue his campaign says has not received the attention it deserves from the 2020 Democratic field.
Ten states sue to stop $26.5 billion Sprint-T-Mobile deal
The attorneys general, all Democrats, said eliminating a major wireless company will immediately harm consumers by reducing competition and driving up prices for cellphone service.
Trump orders simpler path for genetically engineered food
The move comes as companies are turning to newer genetic engineering techniques that make it easier to tinker with the traits of plants and animals.
U.S. House mulls antitrust help for news industry
Members of both parties on Tuesday suggested legislation may be necessary for the financially struggling U.S. news industry as lawmakers began a bipartisan investigation into the market dominance of Silicon Valley companies.
IPS pays $600K to settle counselor sex abuse lawsuits
The lawsuits arose from allegations that former counselor Shana Taylor had sex with two students while working for the district in 2015 and 2016.
Authorities identify three men charged with animal cruelty at dairy farm
The Newton County Sheriff's Office said officers were searching for the three suspects in the animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms.
Wholesale prices tick up 0.1% in May
Inflation remains tame, enabling the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates after four hikes in 2018.
Reports: States plan suits to stop $26.5B Sprint-T-Mobile deal
Published reports say a group of at least 10 state attorneys general are planning a lawsuit to block a merger of wireless carriers T-Mobile and Sprint.
Broad legalization cutting into medical marijuana programs
For people who truly rely on marijuana to control ailments such as nausea or cancer pain, the arrival of so-called recreational cannabis can mean fewer and more expensive options.
Indiana farmers make planting progress but still behind pace
The latest crop report shows Indiana trailing most states in corn and soybean planting. The Trump administration is keeping the door open for farmers who can’t plant crops this season to receive aid payments.