House adjourns, delaying House Speaker vote after McCarthy loses on 6th ballot

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to adjourn Wednesday night and push a seventh vote for House speaker into a third day, after Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a sixth vote to lead Republicans as speaker of the House. The House reconvened shortly after 8 p.m. EST, when Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., raised a motion to …

Man charged with attempted murder after intentionally driving off cliff in California with family inside

A Southern California man has been arrested for attempted murder and child abuse after California Highway Patrol officials say he intentionally drove a Tesla over a cliff on the Pacific Coast Highway with his wife and two children in the car. California Highway Patrol confirmed the driver of the car, 41-year-old Dharmesh A. Patel, of …

Miami Dolphins sign QB Mike Glennon ahead of must-win game against NY Jets

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel announced Wednesday that they have signed free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon to their practice squad, before their must-win game against the New York Jets in Week 18. Dolphins starter Tua Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol after sustaining his second reported concussion of the season in Week 16, and did not play …

The Washington Commanders to start rookie QB Sam Howell against Cowboys

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera told reporters Wednesday that the team will start rookie quarterback Sam Howell in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys. Rivera spoke with coaches and team leaders before making the decision, saying he is “intrigued” to see how Howell will perform against the Cowboys. The Commanders selected Howell in the fifth round …

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” becomes Netflix’s third most-watched film

After just 10 days on Netflix, Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” has become Netflix’s third most-watched movie based on hours viewed in its first 10 days. Between December 26 and January 1, the film accumulated 127 million hours watched. Following its release on December 23, which raked in 82.1 million hours viewed, Glass Onion …

Jesse L. Martin to star in NBC drama ‘The Irrational’

NBC has picked up the pilot for the drama The Irrational, starring Jesse L. Martin. The Irrational, written by Arika Lisanne Mittman, is based on Dan Ariely’s bestselling novel Predictably Irrational. The show follows Alec Baker (Martin), with according to a synopsis is ‘a world-renowned professor of behavioral science who lends his expertise to an array of …

House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy fails in bid for House speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., fell short of the votes needed to be elected speaker of the House on the first three ballots on Tuesday, leading the House to adjourn in advance of further voting.  Representatives officially adjourned for the day at 5:27 p.m. EST and will resume voting after noon Wednesday, marking the first time …

Amber McLaughlin becomes first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.

Amber McLaughlin died by lethal injection Tuesday night in Missouri, becoming the first openly transgender woman to be executed in the U.S.  McLaughlin began her transition in prison about three years ago.  According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, McLaughlin was pronounced dead at 6:51 p.m. at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne …

Boston Red Sox and third baseman Rafael Devers agree to 1-year, $17.5M deal

Third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox agreed on a one-year, $17.5 million contract to avoid arbitration on Tuesday. Devers, 26, is set to reach free agency following the 2023 season, but sources say the Red Sox are motivated to strike a deal that would keep Devers in Boston uniform for years to come. …

Bills-Bengals game will not resume this week after Damar Hamlin critical injury

The NFL announced Tuesday that the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game will not resume play this week after Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin sustained an on-field cardiac arrest during the 1st quarter on Monday night. The league said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon: “After speaking with both teams and NFLPA leadership, NFL Commissioner Roger …