20th feb 2019 day news

Here are some of the top news stories from February 20th, 2019:

Politics

• US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, allowing him to redirect funds to build a wall without congressional approval. (Source: CNN)
• The UK's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn faced criticism for his handling of anti-Semitism allegations within the party. (Source: BBC)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 400 points, or 1.5%, as investors reacted to concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
• Boeing announced it would ground all 737 MAX aircraft worldwide following the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people. (Source: Reuters)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, with "Green Book" winning Best Picture and "Roma" winning Best Director. (Source: The New York Times)
• Singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, following allegations of sexual misconduct. (Source: CNN)

Sports

• The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open tennis tournament concluded, with Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles title and Naomi Osaka winning the women's singles title. (Source: BBC)

World News

• A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, causing widespread damage and killing at least 34 people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations warned of a "looming humanitarian crisis" in Venezuela, as the country's economic crisis worsened and millions of people struggled to access basic necessities. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top news stories from February 20th, 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!