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The new Sexiest Man Alive, highlights from the midterm elections, Powerball updates, and more top news

  • Nov 11, 2022
  • Nov 11, 2022 Updated Feb 11, 2023
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From the most recent Sexiest Man Alive crowning, to all the fuss about the Powerball, here's the top stories from the past week.

Sexiest Man Alive? A new star has the title

"Captain America" star Chris Evans has a new title — he's been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

The selection was announced Monday night on Stephen Colbert's late night show and on the magazine's website. Evans, who is now the third Marvel Avengers actor to hold the Sexiest Man Alive title, says he knows his friends will be teasing him heavily.

But he tells the magazine for its cover story, out Friday, that he knows it will also make his mom happy, and will sustain him when he's “old and saggy.”

Evans has had a busy year, starring in Netflix's “The Gray Man” and voicing Buzz Lightyear in Pixar's “Lightyear.”

This is every 'Sexiest Man Alive' winner since 1985

1985: Mel Gibson

1985: Mel Gibson

In 1985, Mel Gibson was named as People magazine's first "sexiest man alive." He's shown here at the 40th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 11, 1987.

AP Photo/Gilbert Tourt

1986: Mark Harmon

1986: Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon, 1986's "sexiest man alive" according to People magazine, is shown here with Pam Dawber at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 1987. 

AP Photo/Avery

1987: Harry Hamlin

1987: Harry Hamlin

Harry Hamlin was named the 1987 "sexiest man alive" by People magazine. He's shown here with Laura Johnson at the 1987 Emmy Awards.

Photo by Alan Light

1988: John F. Kennedy, Jr.

1988: John F. Kennedy, Jr.

John F. Kennedy, Jr. was chosen as People's 1988 "sexiest man alive." He's shown here as guest on a talk show at WVOX radio in New Rochelle May 16, 1989.

AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

1989: Sean Connery

1989: Sean Connery

Sean Connery was named 1989's "sexiest man alive." At age 59, he is People magazine's oldest choice for the designation.

He's shown here discussing an upcoming scene with director Fred Schepisi and Michelle Pfeiffer during a break in filming in Moscow of "The Russian House," based on the spy novel by John Le Carre, Oct. 13, 1989.

AP Photo/Boris Yurchenko

1990: Tom Cruise

1990: Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise was chosen as People's 1990 "sexiest man alive." He's shown here with Michelle Pfeiffer at the 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 21, 1990. 

AP Photo/Doug Pizac

1991: Patrick Swayze

1991: Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze, 1991's "sexiest man alive," is shown here with singer Mariah Carey on the set of Saturday Night Live during rehearsal Thursday, Oct. 25, 1990.

AP Photo/Richard Drew

1992: Nick Nolte

1992: Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte was chosen as 1992's "sexiest man alive" by People magazine. He's shown here with Thandie Newton, left and Greta Scacchi, second left, at the festival Palace in Cannes, French Riviera on Saturday May 20, 1995.

AP PHOTO/Remy de la Mauviniere

1993: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford

1993: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford

People magazine changed it up in 1993 and awarded a "sexiest couple alive" rather than "sexiest man alive." The honor went to Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford, who are shown here as they enter Lincoln Center in New York on May 2, 1994 for the 1994 Humanitarian Award from T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer, and AIDS Research.

AP PHOTO/Dyane Leight

1994: Keanu Reeves

1994: Keanu Reeves

People magazine originally did not choose a "sexiest man alive" in 2004. However, the magazine retroactively awarded the honor to Keanu Reeves in 2015.

AP Photo/Justin Sutcliffe

1995: Brad Pitt

1995: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt was named 1995's "sexiest man alive" by People magazine. He's shown here with the award he received for best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture for "12 Monkeys" at the Golden Globe Awards, Sunday, Jan. 21, 1996. 

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

1996: Denzel Washington

1996: Denzel Washington

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington laughs as he watches a group of Harvard University students spoof a scene from one of his movies Saturday, Feb. 24, 1996. Washington was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for that year.

AP Photo/Peter Lennihan

1997: George Clooney

1997: George Clooney

George Clooney and girlfriend Celine Balitran are cheered by the crowd as they arrive at the world premiere of  "Batman & Robin," Thursday, June 12, 1997. Clooney was chosen as People magazine's "sexiest man alive" that year. He received the honor for a second time in 2009. 

AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

1998: Harrison Ford

1998: Harrison Ford

"Six Days, Seven Nights" stars Anne Heche and Harrison Ford pose together at the premiere of the film, Monday, June 8, 1998, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. Harrison was chosen as the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine for 1998.

AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

1999: Richard Gere

1999: Richard Gere

Actor Richard Gere shows his hands to the crowd after putting them in wet concrete Monday, July 26, 1999 in front of the Mann's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The star of "Pretty Woman," "An Officer and a Gentleman," and "American Gigolo" was chosen as 1999's "sexiest man alive" by People magazine. It was his second time receiving the honor.

AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

2000: Brad Pitt

2000: Brad Pitt

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt arrive at the 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Pitt was chosen as that year's "sexiest man alive" by People magazine.

AP Photo/Michael Caulfield

2001: Pierce Brosnan

2001: Pierce Brosnan

Actor Pierce Brosnan speaks at a news conference Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Santa Monica, Calif. Brosnan was chosen as People's "sexiest man alive" for 2001. 

AP Photo/Reed Saxon

2002: Ben Affleck

2002: Ben Affleck

Actor Ben Affleck, left, is joined by his co-star from the film "The Sum of All Fears" Bridget Moynahan as they pose for photographers after arriving at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 1, 2002. Affleck was chosen as People's "sexiest man alive" for 2002.

AP Photo/Reed Saxon

2003: Johnny Depp

2003: Johnny Depp

Actor Johnny Depp poses for a portrait June 21, 2003, in Los Angeles. Depp was named People's "sexiest man alive" for 2003. He would later receive the honor for a second time in 2009.

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

2004: Jude Law

2004: Jude Law

British actor Jude Law, nominated for best actor in a drama for his work in "Cold Mountain," arrives for the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Law was named People's "sexiest man alive" for 2004.

AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

2005: Matthew McConaughey

2005: Matthew McConaughey

Actor Matthew McConaughey arrives at the premiere of "Two for the Money" in Los Angeles, Monday, Sept. 26, 2005. He was named People's "sexiest man alive" for 2005.

AP Photo/Matt Sayles

2006: George Clooney

2006: George Clooney

Actor George Clooney wears a crown and "Sexiest Man Alive" sash presented to him by NBC "Today" television show co-host Matt Lauer, during the taping of an interview, in New York, Friday Dec. 1, 2006. Clooney was promoting his new movie "The Good German."

AP Photo/Richard Drew

2007: Matt Damon

2007: Matt Damon

Actor Matt Damon arrives to the premiere of "The Bourne Ultimatum" in Los Angeles, in this, July 25, 2007, file photo. Damon was named the 2007 "sexiest man alive" by People magazine. Damon said the honor came as a surprise. 

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file

2008: Hugh Jackman

2008: Hugh Jackman

Actor Hugh Jackman presents during the CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute awards show, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. He was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2008.

AP Photo/Gus Ruelas

2009: Johnny Depp

2009: Johnny Depp

In this Nov. 17, 2009 file photo, actor Johnny Depp attends The Museum of Modern Art's film benefit tribute to Tim Burton in New York. Depp was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. 

AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File

2010: Ryan Reynolds

2010: Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds arrives during the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7, 2010, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Reynolds was chosen as People Magazine's 2010 "Sexiest Man Alive."

AP Photo/Matt Sayles

2011: Bradley Cooper

2011: Bradley Cooper

In this Sept. 6, 2011 file photo, actor Bradley Cooper arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London. Cooper was named People Magazine's sexiest man alive for 2011. 

AP Photo/Jonathan Short, file

2012: Channing Tatum

2012: Channing Tatum

People Magazine named Channing Tatum, star of films such as "21 Jump Street" and "Magic Mike," the Sexiest Man Alive in November 2012.

Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

2013: Adam Levine

2013: Adam Levine

In this Feb. 7, 2013 file photo, recording artist Adam Levine attends the launch of "Adam Levine Signature Fragrances" at Macy's Westfield Century City, in Century City, Calif. Levine was named Sexiest Man Alive 2013 by People magazine announced Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. He is a coach on the NBC's hit series, "The Voice."

Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP, File

2014: Chris Hemsworth

2014: Chris Hemsworth

In this July 26, 2014 file photo, Chris Hemsworth attends the Marvel press line at Comic-Con International in San Diego. People magazine named Chris Hemsworth the “Sexiest Man Alive” of 2014, cheering the Australian actor’s rise as hammer-wielding, bona fide hunk in the “Thor” films.

Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File

2015: David Beckham

2015: David Beckham

In this Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, file photo, David Beckham poses for photographers upon arrival at the Pride of Britain Awards 2015 in London. Despite his nearly two decades as an international sex symbol, British soccer star Beckham said he's still flattered to be named People magazine's 30th-anniversary Sexiest Man Alive. 

Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File

2016: Dwayne Johnson

2016: Dwayne Johnson

In this June 10, 2016 file photo, Dwayne Johnson attends the premiere of his film, "Central Intelligence" in Los Angeles. Johnson was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine on Nov. 15, 2016. 

Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

2017: Blake Shelton

2017: Blake Shelton

FILE - This June 7, 2016 file photo shows Blake Shelton performing at the 12th Annual Stars for Second Harvest Benefit at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Shelton was named as People magazine's 2017 "Sexiest Man Alive."

Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File

2018: Idris Elba

2018: Idris Elba

In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, actor-director Idris Elba poses for a portrait to promote his film "Yardie" at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. On Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, Elba was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.

Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File

2019: John Legend

2019: John Legend

This Feb. 24, 2019 file photo shows John Legend at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. People magazine has named Legend as the sexiest man alive in their special double issue on newsstands nationwide on Nov. 15.

Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File

Jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russia

US women's basketball star Brittney Griner is being moved to a Russian penal colony where she is due to serve the remainder of a nine-year drug smuggling sentence that was upheld in late October.

Griner "is now on her way to a penal colony," her attorneys said in a statement to CNN Wednesday.

"We do not have any information on her exact current location or her final destination," said attorneys Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov.

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Where are the numbers? Powerball drawing delayed by technical problems

Powerball announced Monday night that the drawing "has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols."

"Powerball has strict security requirements that must be met by all 48 lotteries before a drawing can occur. When the required security protocols are complete, the drawing will be performed under the supervision of lottery security officials and independent auditors," a statement said.

There was no time frame given for the drawing.

No one has won the jackpot since Aug. 3.

A winner who chooses an annuity, paid annually over 29 years, would get the estimated $1.9 billion payout. Nearly all winners instead opt for cash, which for Monday's drawing would be $929.1 million.

The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million.

The game is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?

1. $1.586 billion Powerball

1. $1.586 billion Powerball

1. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets, from California, Florida, Tennessee)

Rebecca Hargrove, second from right, president and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery, presents a ceremonial check to John Robinson, right; his wife, Lisa, second from left; and their daughter, Tiffany, left; after the Robinson's winning Powerball ticket was authenticated at the Tennessee Lottery headquarters Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The ticket was one of three winning tickets in the $1.6 billion jackpot drawing. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mark Humphrey

2. $1.537 billion Mega Millions

2. $1.537 billion Mega Millions

2. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (one ticket, from South Carolina)

FILE-In this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 file photo, South Carolina Education Lottery Chief Operating Officer Tony Cooper, left, and KC Mart owner CJ Patel, right, speaks to reporters about the winning ticket sold at the Simpsonville, S.C., store. Nearly everyone in this small town has a theory for the city's billion-dollar mystery: Who won the $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot announced last October? (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins, File)

Jeffrey Collins

3. $1.337 billion Mega Millions

3. $1.337 billion Mega Millions

3. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (one ticket, from Illinois)

A display for the Mega Millions lottery is seen at a store, Friday, July 29, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gregory Bull

4. $1.05 billion Mega Millions

4. $1.05 billion Mega Millions

4. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021 (one ticket, from Michigan)

In this Feb. 26, 2021, photo provided by the Michigan Lottery, attorney Kurt Panouses poses with a check on behalf of the winners of a Mega Millions lottery jackpot in Lansing, Mich. Four people in a suburban Detroit lottery club have won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot and will share $557 million after taxes. Officials made the announcement Friday, March 12, 2021, nearly two months after the Jan. 22, drawing.(Michigan Lottery via AP)

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5. $768.4 million Powerball

5. $768.4 million Powerball

5. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019 (one ticket, from Wisconsin)

Jackpots, including the Powerball jackpot, are on display at the Lotto Store at Primm just inside the California border Wednesday, March 27, 2019, near Primm, Nev. The Powerball jackpot soared to a massive $750 million Wednesday. (AP Photo/John Locher)

John Locher

6. $758.7 million Powerball

6. $758.7 million Powerball

6. $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017 (one ticket, from Massachusetts)

Mavis Wanczyk, of Chicopee, Mass., stands with state treasurer Deb Goldberg, left, during a news conference where she claimed the $758.7 million Powerball prize at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Braintree, Mass. Officials said it is the largest single-ticket Powerball prize in U.S. history. \(AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Josh Reynolds

7. $731.1 million Powerball

7. $731.1 million Powerball

7. $731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021 (one ticket, from Maryland)

Powerball and Mega Millions lottery and Florida Lotto jackpots are displayed at a retailer, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in North Miami Beach, Fla. Lottery players will have a shot Friday night at the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history after no tickets matched all the numbers in the latest Mega Millions drawing. The big prize for Powerball, the other national lottery game, is $550 million for Wednesday night's drawing. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Wilfredo Lee

8. $699.8 million Powerball

8. $699.8 million Powerball

8. $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021 (one ticket, from California)

A customer makes a purchase, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, under a sign showing that one of the two winning Powerball tickets in the latest drawing was sold at this 7-Eleven in Sacramento, Calif. The other winning ticket was purchased in Wisconsin and the two winners will split the $632 million jackpot. The winning numbers for the Powerball jackpot drawn Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 were 6, 14, 25, 33 and 46. The Powerball was 17.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Rich Pedroncelli

9. $687.8 million Powerball

9. $687.8 million Powerball

9. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018 (two tickets, from Iowa and New York)

Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich, left, presents a check to Lerynne West, of Redfield, Iowa, center, for her share of a nearly $700 million Powerball prize, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive, Iowa. West was one of two winners of a $688 million jackpot drawn Oct. 27. She'll share the prize with someone who bought the other winning ticket in New York City. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Charlie Neibergall

10. $656 million Mega Millions

10. $656 million Mega Millions

10. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012 (three tickets, from Kansas, Illinois and Maryland)

Powerball winners Celeste and Joseph Tamburello display a ceremonial check for $70 Million from the New Jersey Lottery, Monday, March 26, 2012 in Lawrenceville, N.J. They will get a $41.5 million lump sum payout for the cash value ticket, which they bought at the Little Silver Family Pharmacy in Little Silver, N.J. At right is Foster Krupa, New Jersey Lottery marketing manager. (AP Photo/Beth DeFalco)

Beth DeFalco
Meet the history-makers of the 2022 midterm elections

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Maura Healey will be the first openly lesbian governor in U.S. history. Here's a look at 20 candidates who made history in the 2022 midterms.

Astros win World Series: See all the highlights

Yordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night.

As Alvarez's 450-foot blast in the sixth inning disappeared, Astros starter Framber Valdez jumped and wildly screamed in the dugout as fans in the crowd of 42,948 went into a frenzy waving their orange rally towels.

Baker finally got his first title in his 25th season as a manager, the past three since being hired by the Astros to help the team regain credibility after the sign-stealing scandal that cost manger A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow their jobs, and made Houston the most reviled team in baseball.

The 73-year-old Baker, who had been to the World Series twice before as a skipper, is the oldest championship manager.

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