Judge hears Fla. prison privatization challenge – Circuit Jude John Cooper heard a case Thursday in Tallahassee in regards to plans to privatize health care services in Florida prisons. The Gainesville Sun

DEA probes Walgreens pharmacies over drug diversion in Florida – The DEA is investigating three Walgreen Co. pharmacies in Florida in a connection to the diversion of prescription drugs for illicit use. Fox News

Ranbaxy, a Generic Drug Maker, Stops Making Cholesterol Pill – Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, the largest producer of the generic version of cholesterol drug Lipitor, stopped production because of evidence of glass particles ending up in pills that have been distributed to the public. The New York Times

Boehner: ‘No substantial progress’ on ‘fiscal cliff’ after Geithner meeting – House Speaker John Boehner said that there has been “no substantive progress” in attempts to reach a deal on behalf of the fiscal cliff negotiations. The Washington Post

Powerball winners in Arizona, Kansas City area – Two ticket holders matched all six numbers to win the record $587.5 million jackpot Wednesday night. The Chicago Tribune