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Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade for $13 billion

By Ken Sweet, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

The deal is the latest chapter in Morgan Stanley's transformation from the scrappy, deal-doing, stock-trading investment bank to a more well-rounded financial firm.

IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

The IRS says it is stepping up its efforts to visit high-income taxpayers who failed in prior years to file their tax returns on time. The face-to-face visits will focus on those who earned more than $100,000 during a tax…

North Dakota regulators approve expanded Dakota Access pipeline

By James MacPherson, Associated Press

Opponents say the expansion would increase the possibility of an oil spill. They argue the commission should have considered effects all along the line and not solely at the pump station location.

Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

As tractors poured into the city on Wednesday, the Dutch military parked large trucks across roads to prevent farmers from driving into the business and shopping center.

Bill to cut greyhound racing funds rejected in West Virginia

By John Raby, Associated Press

Opponents have said the bill would doom an industry that provides up to 1,700 jobs. Gov. Jim Justice vetoed similar legislation in 2017.

U.S. judge dismisses Huawei suit over government contracts ban

By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas has dismissed Chinese tech giant Huawei's lawsuit challenging a U.S. law that bars the government and its contractors from using Huawei equipment because of security concerns.

Trump delivers on water pledge for wealthy California farmers

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Adam Beam, Associated Press

Conservation groups say they fear the changes will deplete water supplies and speed extinction of endangered native fish. The administration denies that.

Former United Auto Workers President Owen Bieber dies at age 90

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Bieber shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition.

Apple warns coronavirus outbreak will cut iPhone production, sales

By Associated Press

The Cupertino, California-based company says all of its iPhone manufacturing facilities in China have reopened, but production is ramping up slowly.

Have helicopter parents changed how companies attract employees?

By Courtney Vinopal

Several companies have started hosting these events in an effort to better attract and retain millennial hires. Why? Many young professionals seem to value a different kind of close relationship with their parents than previous generations.