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Marco Rubio's new Chinese name | About That

Marco Rubio’s new Chinese name | About That

Andrew Chang explains how China’s government gave U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio a new, slightly tweaked, name — one that doesn’t ban him from entering China.

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Did Jeffrey Epstein really introduce Donald Trump and Melania

Did Jeffrey Epstein really introduce Donald Trump and Melania

Who introduced Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump? For years, Italian entrepreneur and close Trump associate Paolo Zampolli has taken credit, but the release of the Epstein files surfaced an FBI document that said it was financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What’s the truth? CBC’s visual investigations team and Katie Nicholson dig into the files to reveal surprising new details.

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Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Euphemistic ads for ED medication are as old as the internet, but in recent years, direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies are using memes and unmistakable messaging to reach young men concerned about their sexual health on social media. Doctors caution young men often only need medication after steps like lifestyle changes haven’t improved sexual health and performance.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker. Musk, the world’s richest man, is seeking Altman’s ouster from the company leadership as part of a civil lawsuit accusing him of betraying their shared vision for OpenAI.

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Israel says 'high probability' its airstrike killed 3 hostages in Gaza last year | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Israel says ‘high probability’ its airstrike killed 3 hostages in Gaza last year | CBC News

The Israeli military says there is a “high probability” that…

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14-year-old girl forced off flight; Abuse allegations in long-term care home: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

14-year-old girl forced off flight; Abuse allegations in long-term care home: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet | CBC News

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Will B.C.'s massive new Site C dam on the Peace River have downstream impacts on Alberta? | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Will B.C.’s massive new Site C dam on the Peace River have downstream impacts on Alberta? | CBC News

B.C. Hydro started filling the Site C dam reservoir last…

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New bilingual sign requirement stirs uproar in N.B. community, prompting mayor to quit | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

New bilingual sign requirement stirs uproar in N.B. community, prompting mayor to quit | CBC News

A policy requiring bilingual signage at businesses in the New…

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The strange and dark tale of the other Nova Scotian Alexander Keith | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

The strange and dark tale of the other Nova Scotian Alexander Keith | CBC News

While Alexander Keith became famous as a Halifax brewer and…

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At this food bank, you can get produce, test your blood sugar and get a specialist referral | CBC Radio
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September 15, 2024

At this food bank, you can get produce, test your blood sugar and get a specialist referral | CBC Radio

Through food, the four-person health-care team embedded at Adanac Apartments…

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FIRST PERSON | My father struggled to talk with me. But he found the words when it mattered most | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

FIRST PERSON | My father struggled to talk with me. But he found the words when it mattered most | CBC News

Siobhan Keller was a child with undiagnosed ADHD and her…

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Canadian among 37 sentenced to death over Congo coup attempt | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Canadian among 37 sentenced to death over Congo coup attempt | CBC News

A military court in Congo handed down a death sentences…

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Hiker in hospital after bear attack in Crowsnest Pass | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Hiker in hospital after bear attack in Crowsnest Pass | CBC News

A Calgary man is in hospital with “extensive injuries” after…

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