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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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Turning up the heat on learning about how female bodies deal with higher temperatures | CBC Radio
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September 14, 2024

Turning up the heat on learning about how female bodies deal with higher temperatures | CBC Radio

As our world heats up, endocrinologists and researchers say there’s…

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She was killed while rollerblading in Gaza. Her father hopes she'll be the last child killed in the war | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

She was killed while rollerblading in Gaza. Her father hopes she’ll be the last child killed in the war | CBC News

A photo of Tala Abu Ajwa wrapped in a white…

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How this grandfather-grandson duo ended up in the same university class | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

How this grandfather-grandson duo ended up in the same university class | CBC News

Doug Manning and Sam Cooper knew they both planned to…

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Cabinet minister tells Liberals to 'change their attitude' as MPs return to Commons | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Cabinet minister tells Liberals to ‘change their attitude’ as MPs return to Commons | CBC News

A cabinet minister who serves as the federal Liberals’ national…

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Vancouver Island is shaping into a Conservative-NDP battleground in the next federal election | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Vancouver Island is shaping into a Conservative-NDP battleground in the next federal election | CBC News

When the next federal election rolls around, five of the…

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FIRST PERSON | For a lot of people, being trans is a journey. For me, it's reached a specific end | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

FIRST PERSON | For a lot of people, being trans is a journey. For me, it’s reached a specific end | CBC News

Noah Yang’s identity as a transgender man is now a…

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Canada tried to copy New Zealand's gun buyback program — what went wrong? | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Canada tried to copy New Zealand’s gun buyback program — what went wrong? | CBC News

The Canadian government sought to follow New Zealand’s lead in…

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How redefining 'normal' iron levels could help women's health | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

How redefining ‘normal’ iron levels could help women’s health | CBC News

Doctors call iron deficiency a largely hidden problem that often…

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This boy was killed crossing a highway. His family wants Quebec's school bus rules to change | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

This boy was killed crossing a highway. His family wants Quebec’s school bus rules to change | CBC News

Quebecer Nathan Macameau was hit by a car moments after…

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