LSU Shreveport hospital operator misses payment deadline
The manager of LSU's charity hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe hasn't paid $5.3 million into an escrow account as required by its reworked contractual arrangement with the state, Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration said Thursday.
The Latest: LSU hospital operator says $5.3M to be paid soon
The Latest on a deadline missed by the operator of LSU's hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe (all times local): 4 p.m.
Walgreens beats 4Q profit forecasts
Walgreens reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $1.03 billion.
Lawmakers demand answers on leukemia drug price hikes
Two top lawmakers on Thursday demanded information from a drug company that has raised prices on a leukemia drug, calling increases of tens of thousands of dollars a sign the company puts profits before patients.
What's On Our Radar: Thursday, October 20th, 2016
The final debate: highlights -As the candidates battled it out on the debate stage one final time, they dove into quite a few substantive issues including the economy, entitlements and the national debt.
Hyundai recalls midsize cars; sunroofs can fly into traffic
Hyundai is recalling nearly 63,000 midsize cars in the U.S. because the panoramic glass sunroofs can come loose and fly into traffic.
Swiss biotech company Roche posts 4 percent sales growth
Swiss pharmaceuticals company Roche says strong growth in diagnostic products helped underpin a 4 percent rises in sales over the first nine months of 2016.
Want a self-driving car? Regulators consider public use
Members of the public will get a chance to tell California regulators what they think about proposed regulations that would — eventually — permit self-driving cars that lack a steering wheel or pedals on public roads.
Fiat Chrysler recalls 200K Jeeps; air bags may not work
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 200,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the air bags may not inflate in a crash.
Reebok, Ford: Making America Healthy Again
Talk about high performance!
U.S. Govt Sees 1M More People on Obamacare Exchanges in 2017
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department estimates that 1 million more people will sign up for health insurance on the Obamacare exchanges for 2017 compared with 2016, a department official told reporters on Wednesday.
What's On Our Radar: Wednesday, October 19th, 2016
Clinton pulls ahead -With just three weeks until Election Day, the latest Fox News poll shows that Hillary Clinton is ahead of Donald Trump by six points.
Fiat Chrysler recalls trucks, cars to fix alternator problem
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 86,000 trucks and police cars mainly in North America to fix a short circuit in the alternators that can cause engine stalling or fires.
Hyundai recalls Genesis Coupes to fix air bag wiring problem
Hyundai is recalling more than 84,000 cars in the U.S. because a wiring problem can cause the front passenger air bag to malfunction.
UnitedHealth beats Street 3Q forecasts
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $1.97 billion.
Johnson & Johnson tops Street 3Q forecasts
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $4.27 billion.
How Trump, Clinton Would Fix the 'Crazy' U.S. Health System
When former President Bill Clinton called parts of Obamacare 'crazy,' he put his wife Hillary Clinton on the defensive and gave much-needed ammunition to her Republican rival for the presidency, Donald Trump, who wants to scrap it.
Johnson & Johnson Reports Better Than Expected 3Q Results
Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest maker of healthcare products, reported third-quarter revenue and profit just ahead of Wall Street estimates.
UnitedHealth Reports 23% Rise in Profit, Boosts Outlook
UnitedHealth Group. boosted its earnings outlook for the year as it posted strong profit growth in the latest quarter on climbing revenue across its segments.
GITI, Continental recall defective tires on 265,000 vehicles
GITI Tire and Continental Tire have issued recalls affecting about 265,000 vehicles.












