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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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Israeli tank fire injures 2 peacekeepers in Lebanon, says UN official | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Israeli tank fire injures 2 peacekeepers in Lebanon, says UN official | CBC News

United Nations peacekeepers’Â headquarters and nearby positions in southern Lebanon…

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Lacrosse Hall of Famer gets 18 months probation for assaulting player | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Lacrosse Hall of Famer gets 18 months probation for assaulting player | CBC News

The player, a woman in her 20s, says she came…

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South Korea's Han Kang awarded Nobel Prize in Literature | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

South Korea’s Han Kang awarded Nobel Prize in Literature | CBC News

South Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize…

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At least 28 killed in Israeli strike on school sheltering displaced people: Gaza Health Ministry | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

At least 28 killed in Israeli strike on school sheltering displaced people: Gaza Health Ministry | CBC News

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in…

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Guide dog owner says Louie may be her last unless behaviour of 'service dogs' changes | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Guide dog owner says Louie may be her last unless behaviour of ‘service dogs’ changes | CBC News

The London, Ont., owner of a guide dog trained by…

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Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis | CBC Sports
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October 10, 2024

Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis | CBC Sports

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest champions and the…

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Halifax lawyer who died was accused of extorting explicit photos from troubled clients | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Halifax lawyer who died was accused of extorting explicit photos from troubled clients | CBC News

Newly released court records show Halifax lawyer Billy Sparks was…

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With Thanksgiving near, food bank organizers say there's 'no end in sight' for rising demand | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

With Thanksgiving near, food bank organizers say there’s ‘no end in sight’ for rising demand | CBC News

Saint Vincent de Paul Carbonear Food Bank’s Kaitlin Clarke says…

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Daycare operators warn of rolling closures unless Ontario holds off on new funding formula | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Daycare operators warn of rolling closures unless Ontario holds off on new funding formula | CBC News

The daycare operators say if their protests don’t lead to…

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