A narrow majority in the Greek parliament is expected to approve ratification of the agreement reached last June, re-naming the Former Yugolsav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) as North Macedonia, in a move that could help the country join Nato and the EU. Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras narrowly survived a confidence vote last week and needs backing from at least 151 MPs in the 300-member parliament to ratify the deal.

Four U.S. senators expressed concern on Wednesday that federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown could lose their dental and vision health insurance benefits if they are unable to pay their premiums.

“We are trying to figure out how we get beyond tomorrow,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski as both sides wonder whether the votes’ outcome will lead to a resolution.

Four U.S. senators expressed concern on Wednesday that federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown could lose their dental and vision health insurance benefits if they are unable to pay their premiums.

A divided U.S. appeals court on Wednesday dealt a setback to older job applicants, saying they cannot invoke a federal law against age bias in employment to challenge hiring policies they believe have a discriminatory impact.

As a senator, he pushed legislation that punished crack cocaine users. Biden now realizes he must renounce his criminal-justice record if he wants to capture the Democratic base's support on a potential presidential bid.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano, most recently the defensive coordinator at Ohio State, likely will wind up on the coaching staff of the New England Patriots, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

A day after the Chiefs fired defensive coordinator Bob Sutton, former head coach Steve Spagnuolo has emerged as the favorite to replace Sutton in Kansas City, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Florida Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott blame Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the partial US federal government shutdown. The senators claim Pelosi is looking for a complete surrender from President Trump. (Jan. 23)