Subway’s latest challenge: Getting out from Jared’s shadow
Subway benefited hugely from Jared Fogle's weight loss story. Now the sandwich chain needs to figure out how to prevent him from overshadowing its future.
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FDA approves female sex pill, but with safety restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first prescription drug designed to boost sexual desire in women, a milestone long sought by a pharmaceutical industry eager to replicate the blockbuster success of impotence drugs for men.
Report: Subway pitchman to admit to child-porn charges
Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is expected to plead guilty to child-pornography charges, an Indianapolis television station reported Tuesday.
Indiana to get $1.3M slice of Amgen settlement
Biotech drugmaker Amgen will pay $71 million to settle an investigation into illegal marketing of its drugs Aranesp and Enbrel, ending an investigation by 48 states and Washington, D.C.
Indianapolis mayor seeks money for police body cameras
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has detailed a proposed $1 billion city budget that seeks $200,000 to start equipping police officers with body cameras.
Tallian ends gubernatorial bid, leaving Gregg lone Democrat
State Sen. Karen Tallian said without volunteer and monetary support from organized labor, she had little chance of successfully competing against John Gregg.
UPDATE: Labor board rules college athletes can’t unionize
The decision by the National Labor Relations Board overturns a historic ruling that gave Northwestern University football players the go-head to form the nation’s first college athletes’ union.
Lawmakers delay action on security upgrade for state complex
Indiana lawmakers told Gov. Mike Pence Friday that they need more details before signing off on his $873,000 plan to upgrade security at the entrances of the state government complex.
Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes
The share of the U.S. population who own homes has slid to a 48-year low. The typical first-timer now rents for six years before buying a home, up from 2.6 years in the early 1970s.
IU trustees approve downtown Evansville medical school
The state budget committee will vote in October whether to release $25.2 million in state funds to build a medical school campus in downtown Evansville.
Indiana legislative committee to study teacher shortage
Indiana Department of Education numbers indicate the number of first-time teacher licenses issued in Indiana has dropped nearly 20 percent since 2009.
Former not-for-profit leader taking run at U.S. Senate
John Dickerson is the second Democrat in the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Dan Coats. He joins former U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, who announced his candidacy in June.
IndyCar unable to secure 2016 return to Fontana
IndyCar won't return to Auto Club Speedway in California next season in a move that weakens the series' dwindling presence on oval tracks.
Life sentence ordered in deadly Indianapolis house blast
A judge ordered life without parole for 46-year-old Mark Leonard, saying he was the main person behind the November 2012 blast that killed two people and destroyed or damaged more than 80 homes.
Indiana city remembers Columbia House after bankruptcy
At its peak, Columbia House employed more than 1,200 people at its distribution plant in Terre Haute, while another 5,000-plus worked at the massive companion Columbia Records plant. The record club connected the world to both facilities.
Receiver Hilton agrees to 5-year, $65M deal with Colts
In three seasons, Hilton has 214 catches, 3,289 yards and 19 touchdowns. Last season, he had 82 catches and seven TDs, and set a career high with 1,345 yards.
UPDATE: Pence considers using reserves on infrastructure
Pence said he's supportive of discussions among lawmakers about focusing the 2017 legislative session on infrastructure.
UPDATE: Indiana to add child welfare workers as caseload jumps
Indiana's child welfare agency is being told to hire 113 additional caseworkers to deal with a big jump in child abuse and neglect cases.
Retail sales make July jump, aided by autos, restaurants
Retail sales climbed 0.6 percent last month after a flat reading in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Indiana’s crops suffer while much of U.S. expects big harvest
Record summer rains have damaged roughly a quarter of Indiana's soybean and corn crops, an estimated $400 million loss.