5 april 2017 news

Here are some of the top news stories from April 5th, 2017:

Politics

• The Trump administration announced that it would be reviewing the Obama-era "Clean Power Plan", a set of regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. (Source: The New York Times)
• The White House announced that it would be sending a letter to the Senate informing them that it would not be certifying the Iran nuclear deal, a move that could potentially lead to the deal's collapse. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 20,000 for the first time, marking a major milestone in the stock market. (Source: CNBC)
• The Federal Reserve announced that it would be keeping interest rates unchanged, citing a strong economy and low inflation. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

World News

• A suicide bombing in the Iraqi city of Baghdad killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that was widely condemned by the international community. (Source: BBC News)

Sports

• The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 in the season opener at Fenway Park. (Source: ESPN)
• The Golden State Warriors defeated the Utah Jazz 99-79 in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series. (Source: NBA.com)

Entertainment

• The film "Beauty and the Beast" broke box office records, becoming the highest-grossing opening weekend for a PG-rated film in the United States. (Source: Variety)
• The TV show "The Walking Dead" premiered its eighth season, with a record-breaking 12.8 million viewers tuning in. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the top news stories from April 5th, 2017. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!