26 february 2017 news
Here are some of the top news stories from February 26, 2017:
Politics
- The White House announced that President Donald Trump would be hosting a meeting with top congressional leaders to discuss healthcare reform. (Source: CNN)
- The House Intelligence Committee voted to release a memo that accused the Obama administration of improperly surveilling Trump's campaign. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 21,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 21,031.93. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon announced that it would be acquiring Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, marking a major expansion into the grocery market. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
World
- A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador, causing widespread damage and killing at least 12 people. (Source: BBC News)
- The United Nations announced that it would be launching an investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria, following reports of a deadly gas attack in Idlib province. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Sports
- The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime. (Source: ESPN)
- The Chicago Cubs announced that they would be signing pitcher Yu Darvish to a six-year contract worth $126 million. (Source: ESPN)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards ceremony took place, with "Moonlight" winning the award for Best Picture after a historic mix-up with "La La Land". (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards ceremony took place, with Adele winning the award for Album of the Year for "25". (Source: Billboard)
These are just a few of the top news stories from February 26, 2017. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific requests!