Breaking news today 2 11 2018

February 11th, 2018! Here are some of the top breaking news stories from that day:

Politics

• The US government announced that it would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from several countries, including Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, citing national security concerns. (Source: CNN)
• The US Senate voted to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 26,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 26,616.71. (Source: CNBC)
• Amazon announced that it would acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, marking a major expansion into the brick-and-mortar retail space. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Entertainment

• The 90th Academy Awards took place, with "The Shape of Water" winning Best Picture and Guillermo del Toro winning Best Director. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• Singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy as the "Queen of Soul". (Source: Rolling Stone)

Sports

• The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII (52) by defeating the New England Patriots 41-33, marking their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. (Source: ESPN)
• The Boston Celtics traded Kyrie Irving to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sending Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic to Boston in return. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the top news stories from February 11th, 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!