Trump’s UN ag ambassador pick talks climate change
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. agriculture ambassador to the United Nations says coping with climate change would be one of his priorities.
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Trump stumps for Republican Senate hopeful Braun in Indiana
Casting the midterms as a referendum on his agenda, President Donald Trump urged Indiana Republicans on Thursday to unseat Sen. Joe Donnelly.
UPDATE: NCAA finds no MSU violations in Nassar scandal
The NCAA has cleared Michigan State University of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal, the school announced Thursday.
U.S. consumer spending shows solid 0.4 percent July increase
The July spending gain, fueled by strong job growth and tax cuts, followed a similar 0.4 percent rise in June, the government said Thursday.
Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave
Microsoft said Thursday that it will begin requiring its contractors to offer their U.S. employees paid leave to care for a new child.
Indianapolis archdiocese preps list of priests accused of abuse
Archbishop Charles Thompson plans to publicly release the names of all the priests in his diocese who've faced substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse.
Indiana chamber won’t endorse GOP businessman for Senate
It is the first time since the Indiana Chamber of Commerce began endorsing a candidate 10 years ago that it has not backed the Republican candidate for Senate.
U.S. economy slightly stronger in 2nd quarter than first estimated
The U.S. economy grew at a strong 4.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, the best showing in nearly four years, as growth stayed on track to produce its strongest annual gain in more than a decade.
Vectren shareholders approve $6B merger with Texas utility
The combined company would serve more than 7 million gas and electricity customers in eight states and hold about $29 billion in assets.
Indiana Fever miss out on WNBA’s top draft pick despite best odds
Despite having the WNBA’s worst record this season, the Indiana Fever didn’t land the league’s top draft pick in the lottery Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Woman sues Butler, fraternity after 2016 student rape report
A former Butler University athlete is accusing the school and a campus fraternity of failing to protect her from a male student-athlete with a history of sexual assault who she alleges raped her.
U.S. consumer confidence rises to 18-year high
The overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, grew at a 4.1 percent rate in the April-June quarter, the best performance since 2014.
Nation’s top student loan official resigns in protest
Seth Frotman will be stepping down as student loan ombudsman at the end of the week, citing what he says is the White House's open hostility toward protecting the nation's millions of student loan borrowers.
IU Health allows tattoos in new dress code policy
Indiana’s largest health system has decided to revise its dress code policy to reflect the desires of the many millennials on staff.
NASDAQ, S&P 500 close at record highs after new trade deal
Stocks rose on Wall Street on Monday, sending the NASDAQ above 8,000 for the first time, after the White House said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Mexico on replacing NAFTA.
Some states move to place limits on secret harassment settlements
Confidentiality agreements have come under fire during the #MeToo movement. Six state have passed new restrictions on the agreements and 16 more are considering them.
Indiana city won’t restart coal plant despite relaxed rules
Logansport Municipal Utilities shut down its plant in early 2016 after deciding it couldn't afford updates needed to meet rules established under former President Barack Obama.
Indiana’s election security plans don’t include new machines
Indiana's top elections official is planning to spend more than $7.5 million in federal funding to improve state election security, but that won’t be enough money to upgrade voting machines.
State report shows drop in Indiana workplace injuries
While safety apparently is improving, 137 workers died on the job in 2016.
Powell signals more hikes ahead if U.S. economy stays strong
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the Fed recognizes the need to strike a careful balance between its mandates of maximizing employment and keeping price increases stable.