February 20 2020 news

Here are some of the top news stories from February 20, 2020:

Coronavirus:

• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, citing the rapid spread of the virus to over 100 countries.
• The number of confirmed cases worldwide surpassed 77,000, with over 2,300 deaths reported.
• The United States reported its first case of person-to-person transmission of the virus, in Illinois.

Politics:

• The Democratic presidential primary in the United States continued, with candidates Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren facing off in a debate in Las Vegas.
• The Trump administration announced plans to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East to counter the threat from Iran.

Business:

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 1,000 points, or 3.6%, as investors reacted to the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy.
• The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point to 1.5% in an effort to stabilize the economy.

Sports:

• The NBA suspended its season indefinitely due to the spread of the coronavirus, following a game between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder in which one of the Jazz players tested positive for the virus.
• The NCAA announced that the men's and women's basketball tournaments would be played without fans in attendance.

Other News:

• A powerful storm system brought severe weather and tornadoes to the southern United States, causing widespread damage and power outages.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom reached a post-Brexit trade agreement, paving the way for the UK's departure from the EU.

These are just a few of the top news stories from February 20, 2020. If you're looking for more information or specific news stories, feel free to ask!