U.S. budget deficit totals $743.6B in 6 months

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government’s budget deficit for the...

U.S. economy gains 225,000 jobs

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring jumped last month as U.S. employers added a robust 225,000 jobs, bolstering an economy...

Indiana legislators pass bill seeking to deregulate wetlands

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s protections for certain wetlands would end under legislation state lawmakers approved in the waning hours of their session,...

Company to close Indy site, lay off 199 workers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis asset financing and fleet management company has told the state it plans to close its Indianapolis facility,...

Stocks end higher on Wall Street after stumble

By STAN CHOE, ALEX VEIGA and DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writers Stocks closed broadly higher...