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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.

WATCH: Pelosi warns NATO allies against integration into Huawei's 5G networks

Speaking Monday at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Pelosi alleged that the invasion of privacy from using Huawei would be like having the "Chinese state police right in your pocket."…

French pension reform embarks on heated debate in parliament

By Associated Press

Changing and streamlining the retirement system is a priority for the president. His plan, however, has been met with anger from unions in recent months, triggering street protests and France's longest transport strike in decades.

GM plans to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand

By Tom Krishner, Associated Press

The company said in a statement Sunday that it plans to wind down sales, engineering and design operations for its historic Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand in 2021.