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The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MGAb66

The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdIgEx

Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uxh9C1

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sUSv2f

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S04WbU

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sbqv8X

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BbqOqp

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HHJ9kz

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DLoiZL

Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan Mexico’s Institute of National Migration confirmed with Fox News that the temporary asylum visa fast-track program is suspended, and no more visas will be given at the moment.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2FYMuKD

Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria Kurds rely on support from U.S. troops to eliminate ISIS; Benjamin Hall reports from Bahguz, Syria. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2WqsdTb

Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present President Trump had previously canceled a formal meeting with the Russian president. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2CRCnTL

Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS Unrepentant ISIS fighter from Trinidad, caught fleeing the battlefield in Syria, is now in the custody of Kurdish forces; Benjamin Hall reports. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2MGvxVM

Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido Supporters of Juan Guaido demand Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's resignation; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2RXpRMR

Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro The United States continues to squeeze and isolate the Venezuelan regime led by Nicolas Maduro with even more sanctions and prominent support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. But more than a week after protests erupted through the streets of the embattled nation, Maduro remains steadfast – with the hand of Russia and China working in and out of the shadows, complicating US efforts for change. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2G3cCUL

Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings Russian law enforcement authorities arrested a lawmaker, Senator Rauf Arashukov, Wednesday in the midst of a parliamentary session in connection with two contract murders. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UuW22T

White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call Guaido encourages Venezuelans to leave their homes and jobs for two hours of protest to demand that President Maduro resign; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Bdy9Ga

Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2CVLSkZ

US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed 'Remain in Mexico' or Migrant Protection Protocols require migrants seeking asylum in America to wait in Mexico while their claims play out; William La Jeunesse reports from Tijuana, Mexico. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2TlMUxt

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Gurley beats Gronk in 'Madden' Super Bowl matchup First came the "Madden" simulation, which has the Los Angeles Rams edging the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by a score of 30-27. Now, two of the game's actual stars, Todd Gurley and Rob Gronkowski, provided the same result. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UtUs1o

Navy plans test raids on its futuristic Littoral Combat Ship The Navy plans to launch small boat attack craft raids against its futuristic Littoral Combat Ships to prepare a suite of integrated weapons systems and sensors for major ocean warfare - including missiles, guns, drones and inflatable boats. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2FZ6Pzg

Will the Patriots lose the Super Bowl? Ominous 'Madden' simulation has Rams winning close game If "Madden NFL 19" is any indication, the New Patriots are going to lose the Super Bowl to the Los Angeles Rams in nail-biting fashion. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WxOrT5

Facebook slammed for 'patchy' attitude on disinformation by lawmakers Facebook was accused of taking a "patchy, opaque and self-selecting" approach to clamping down on misinformation by the European officials as the EU published its first progress report on fake news. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2S03Gpq

Apple rips Facebook for phone app it says is 'clear breach' of agreement Facebook has been paying people to install an app that allows it to hoover up data on exactly how they use their smartphones. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Gbic6s

Robocalls reach ridiculous level, as people are afraid to even answer their phones If you're fed up with robocalls, you're not alone.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2BbPy21

Super Bowl LIII fans will be targeted by hackers both at the game and while watching on TV, experts say There’s nothing like a major sporting event to bring out the hackers. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GaIZQk

FaceTime bug lets users listen in on calls even if nobody answers Apple says the fix for FaceTime bug will be released in software update later this week. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2SfWtkj

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Amazon for 'bias' in its facial detection technology Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Amazon for what she characterized as 'bias' in the tech giant's facial detection technology. In a tweet, Ocasio-Cortez referenced a study conducted by researchers from MIT and the University of Toronto, that found Amazon's technology labeled darker-skinned women as men 31 percent of the time. Lighter-skinned women were misidentified 7 percent of the time. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2MGgPxM

New York lawmaker to Google: Remove conversion therapy app from Play Store A New York lawmaker is demanding that Google remove an app that promotes gay conversion therapy from its Google Play Store.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2FX6QDZ

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Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings Russian law enforcement authorities arrested a lawmaker, Senator Rauf Arashukov, Wednesday in the midst of a parliamentary session in connection with two contract murders. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UuW22T

White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call Guaido encourages Venezuelans to leave their homes and jobs for two hours of protest to demand that President Maduro resign; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Bdy9Ga

Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2CVLSkZ

US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed 'Remain in Mexico' or Migrant Protection Protocols require migrants seeking asylum in America to wait in Mexico while their claims play out; William La Jeunesse reports from Tijuana, Mexico. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2TlMUxt

Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report Ben Affleck will be passing the baton to a new actor to play Batman in the planned 2021 release, according to reports.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2SfpkFr

'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter "Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley blasted her estranged husband Roger Mathews on Wednesday, claiming he abused and threatened her, while detailing the allegations in a lengthy open letter to him on her website and on social media.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2RwJ57a

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews brought on liberal TV scientist Bill Nye the Science Guy on Wednesday night to discuss climate change and its potential ties to illegal immigration. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HFYJNz

Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case Photos of "persons of interest" connected to the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were released by the Chicago Police Department Wednesday night. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2RXEy2t

Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’ It seems as if Mark Consuelos' latest gig is getting his wife Kelly Ripa all hot and bothered. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Ww4YXG

Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments Jennifer Lopez has still got it going on. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HHSA3H

Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’ Carey Hart is raising his and wife Pink's children with "knowledge of firearms." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2SbtlL6

Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom' Former “Dance Moms” star Maddie Ziegler shared kind words about the singer Sia during her “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” appearance on Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2FZcJjU

Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear Farrah Abraham is dismissing criticism after posting a Snapchat video of her 9-year-old daughter, Sophia, dancing in a bra and underwear. The video showed Sophia dancing around in what appeared to be a dressing room of a New York City Nordstrom store. Abraham shook off the critics, saying, 'I know my daughter and I are living our best lives wearing Calvin Kleins.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2BcrrjE