Parents of girl shot at Noblesville school sue shooter’s parents
The parents of a 13-year-old girl who was shot seven times by a classmate are seeking damages for their daughter’s injuries.
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Walgreens expands prescription delivery program nationwide
Walgreens is joining rival drugstore chain CVS Health in expanding home deliveries for prescriptions, as stores continue adjusting to a retail world made more consumer-friendly by online competition.
U.S. productivity shows 2.3 percent increase in third quarter
The increase was slower than the previous quarter but still an improvement over the weak annual gains of the past decade.
Federal Reserve survey cites rising concerns about trade tariffs
The report, known as the beige book, found that optimism about the future had waned somewhat, with business contacts citing “increased uncertainty.”
For-profit college chain closes schools, including local Brightwood College
Birmingham, Alabama-based Education Corp. of America said it was closing campuses in more than 70 locations in 21 states.
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
The recommendation could raise costs for Amazon and other major businesses that are currently using the Postal Service to supplement their delivery operations.
U.S. stocks nosedive as trade jitters return
The Dow Jones industrial average sank almost 800 points Tuesday as investors worried that a U.S.-China trade truce reached over the weekend wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
Graduation rates for bowl-bound teams continue to rise
The overall graduation rates for athletes on bowl-bound FBS football programs continues to climb, though the disparity in the rates between white and African-American players widened slightly, according to a study released Monday.
Indiana medical firm sued by 12 states over data breach
A dozen states are suing an Indiana company over a data breach that compromised information of more than 3.9 million people.
Indiana Attorney General Hill asks for $5M budget increase
Embattled Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill did not appear in person Monday to request the increase from the State Budget Committee, which is gathering input before lawmakers write a new two-year budget.
Downtown Indy calls off civic New Year’s Eve celebration
An outdoor New Year's Eve event in downtown Indianapolis that attracted 40,000 people just two years ago has been scratched.
Amazon CEO’s drone-delivery prediction misses mark
Jeff Bezos boldly predicted five years ago that drones would be carrying Amazon packages to people's doorsteps by now. Amazon customers are still waiting.
U.S.-China trade truce expected to boost stock market
The U.S. was set to raise tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods on Jan. 1 until President Donald Trump agreed Saturday with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping to hold off for 90 days while the two sides try to settle their differences.
Indiana veterans question handling of veterans assistance fund
Agency Director James Brown acknowledged that he may have approved state employee requests more quickly than other requests because he was aware of the employee's circumstances.
Trump joins leaders of Canada, Mexico to sign new trade pact
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is meant to replace the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which Trump has long denigrated as a “disaster.”
Marriott reveals years-long data breach affecting 500 million customers
The hotelier announced Friday morning that information for hundreds of millions of guests who stayed at its Starwood properties has been compromised. Credit card numbers and expiration dates for some guests may have been taken.
Carson elected board chair at USA Gymnastics
Kathryn Carson replaces Karen Golz, who stepped down after taking over as chair of a newly appointed board in June.
Consumers boost spending at fastest pace in seven months
Incomes, which provide the fuel for spending, were up 0.5 percent in October, a significant pickup from a 0.2 percent September gain.
Football coach Brohm turns down Louisville job, will stay at Purdue
It probably won’t be the last time the Boilermakers face such a battle for the services of 47-year-old Jeff Brohm, who is considered one of the bright young coaching minds in college football.
Powell: U.S. economy healthy, rate hikes aren’t automatic
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cast a bright picture of the U.S. economy Wednesday and appeared to suggest that the Fed might consider a pause in its interest rate hikes next year, igniting a rally on Wall Street.