Indiana House panel amends overhaul of troubled vaping law
An Indiana House panel has amended legislation targeting the state's problematic vaping law to reintroduce certain regulations.
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Man faces withheld evidence again in lawsuit against Indiana
A man whose 1995 conviction was vacated after serving nearly 16 years in prison is facing evidence issues in a lawsuit he filed against the state of Indiana that were similar to those in his case.
Insurers deny claims based on questionable cell tower data
It took Jaclyn Bentley nearly three years to prove she didn't burn her house down for the insurance money, allegations she and her lawyer say were born of the junk practice of analyzing cellphone tower data.
Trump signs order rolling back environmental efforts
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will roll back many of former President Barack Obama's efforts to curb global warming. The order is aimed at helping spur American energy jobs.
Lawsuit seeks data over searches of electronics at US border
A group of First Amendment attorneys sued the Trump administration on Monday over access to data showing how often U.S. citizens and visitors had their electronic devices searched and the contents catalogued at American border crossings.
Lawsuits: Hackers stole customer data at 1,000 Arby’s stores
Georgia-based Arby's restaurant chain failed to prevent hackers from stealing customer information at hundreds of its stores, a Connecticut couple said in a new federal lawsuit.
Indiana woman gets 12 years for neglect of malnourished teen
An eastern Indiana woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the neglect of her 15-year-old niece who weighed just 40 pounds when she was admitted to a hospital.
High court struggles over hospital pension dispute
The Supreme Court of the United States is struggling over whether some of the nation's largest hospitals should be allowed to sidestep federal laws protecting pension benefits for workers.
Kentucky lawyer pleads guilty in massive disability scheme
A flamboyant Kentucky lawyer who billed himself as "Mr. Social Security" pleaded guilty Friday for his role in what prosecutors portrayed as a long-running scheme to defraud the government of nearly $600 million in federal disability payments.
Democrats force 1-week delay on panel vote on Supreme Court pick
Senate Democrats on Monday forced a one-week delay in a committee vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, who remains on track for confirmation with solid Republican backing.
New judge appointed to hear Indiana sheriff’s bribery case
A northern Indiana sheriff facing bribery and official misconduct charges will have a new judge overseeing his trial.
Judge says man accused of teacher’s killing can’t move trial
A man accused of killing a Lafayette art teacher must stand trial for her murder in the northern Indiana city.
Lawsuits blaming Saudi Arabia for 9/11 get new life
For years, family members of those killed on Sept. 11 and insurance companies tried unsuccessfully through the courts to hold Saudi Arabia or businesses and organizations there responsible for the terrorist attacks. Now that Congress has cleared the way, they're making a fresh effort.
Judge in Virginia declines to block travel ban
In a sweeping affirmation of presidential authority, a federal judge in Virginia ruled against a Muslim civil-rights group that sought to block the Trump administration's proposed travel ban.
Indiana agency OKs $2M to secure, demolish East Chicago site
An Indiana agency has approved $2 million to secure and demolish a public housing complex in East Chicago that residents must vacate because of soil contaminated with lead and arsenic.
Deal reached in Indiana homicide case of body in suitcase
A man accused of killing an Indiana woman nearly two years ago has entered a guilty plea after striking a deal with prosecutors.
Democrats oppose Gorsuch, say he rules against workers
Two additional Democrats said Friday that they will vote against U.s. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and will support a filibuster against him.
Indiana school district settles sex abuse case for $1.4M
An Indiana school district has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit over a former employee's sexual misconduct with a woman when she was a 15-year-old high school student.
Indiana judge expunges conviction of pardoned Chicago man
An Indiana judge has expunged the armed robbery conviction of a Chicago man recently pardoned after spending more than eight years in prison for a wrongful conviction.
After fight, Indiana man receives ‘ATHE1ST’ license plate
A man who was initially denied an Indiana license plate reading "ATHE1ST" now has the personalized plate.