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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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'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

Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media Joanna Gaines is opening up about the pressures of social media. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GhzEXh

Jermaine Jackson defends brother Michael after ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary debuts at Sundance Film Festival Jermaine Jackson defended his brother Michael Jackson after the controversial documentary “Leaving Neverland” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GdOFcf

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday ordered state officials to develop regulations to reduce methane emissions from its oil and gas industry and separately rollback statewide greenhouse gas output over the next decade. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 https://reut.rs/2RWlwJH

After nearly 30 years on death row, Robert Mitchell Jennings is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Texas on Wednesday for killing a police officer during a botched robbery. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260648 https://reut.rs/2S0a14f

This was more surreal than that time the Flaming Lips played the Peach Pit After Dark, and about as musically credible as a David Silver DJ set. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://yhoo.it/2MFWkBy

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. is dating their next rendition of Batman for June  25, 2021. This is the one that Matt Reeves has been attached to as writer and director. Ben Affleck, we hear, will not be donning the Dark Knight's tights after playing the Caped Crusader in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and Justice League and that's because this movie will focus on a younger Bruce Wayne. Reeves boarded Batman in February 2017, taking over for Affleck who was… from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://yhoo.it/2GhVXMv

Here's our selection of the best new gifts in the Lego-verse. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://yhoo.it/2RqpghB

The rule, passed by New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission in December, requires that drivers for market leader Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft, Juno and Via earn at least $17.22 an hour. It’s part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s effort to cap the growth of app-based, ride-for-hire platforms and reduce traffic congestion. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://yhoo.it/2CXdxC3

One suspect accused of shooting four Houston Police officers suffered debilitating injuries for many years, his sister said. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://yhoo.it/2DIEN91

UPDATED: Though Aviron initially declined comment on this story about it not honoring the P&A spend its execs said they would make on Serenity, the distributor has now asked to comment. Here is that comment: "We had the best intentions for Serenity. We were excited for the opportunity to release this uniquely original movie and work with such a stellar cast and talented filmmakers. As much as we love this film and still hope it finds its audience, we tested and retested… from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://yhoo.it/2Us1YtB