7th february 2017 news

Here are some of the top news stories from February 7th, 2017:

Politics

• The White House announced that President Donald Trump would be meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House on February 13th to discuss trade and security issues.
• The Senate voted to confirm Rex Tillerson as the new Secretary of State, despite opposition from several Democrats.

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 20,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 20,068.51.
• The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in a decade, citing a strong economy and low unemployment.

World News

• A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador, killing at least 12 people and injuring hundreds more.
• The United Nations Security Council voted to impose new sanctions on North Korea in response to its recent nuclear test.

Sports

• The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime.
• The Chicago Cubs announced that they would be retiring the number 13 jersey of Hall of Famer Ron Santo.

Entertainment

• The Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, with Adele winning five awards, including Album of the Year.
• The film "La La Land" won a record-breaking seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Technology

• Apple announced that it would be releasing a new iPhone, the iPhone 7S, with improved cameras and a faster processor.
• Google announced that it would be launching a new virtual reality headset, the Daydream View.

These are just a few of the top news stories from February 7th, 2017. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!