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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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Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs | CBC News

Alberta’s minister of public safety and emergency services, Mike Ellis,…

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Antitrust case against Amazon to move forward in the U.S. | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Antitrust case against Amazon to move forward in the U.S. | CBC News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s case accusing Amazon of stifling…

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Trudeau government was warned two years ago of foreign interference threat, inquiry hears | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Trudeau government was warned two years ago of foreign interference threat, inquiry hears | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government was warned more than two…

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Frank Stronach's sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Frank Stronach’s sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto | CBC News

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who faces multiple sex assault charges,…

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Milton hurtles toward already-battered Florida as a Category 5 Hurricane | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Milton hurtles toward already-battered Florida as a Category 5 Hurricane | CBC News

Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest…

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Marburg vaccine study begins in Rwanda | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Marburg vaccine study begins in Rwanda | CBC News

Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the…

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Man accused of plotting NYC Oct. 7 attack made refugee claim in Canada: immigration consultant | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Man accused of plotting NYC Oct. 7 attack made refugee claim in Canada: immigration consultant | CBC News

While a Pakistani man living in the Toronto area was…

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South Korean woman sues government over abduction, adoption of child to U.S. | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

South Korean woman sues government over abduction, adoption of child to U.S. | CBC News

A 70-year-old South Korean woman sued her government, an adoption…

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India offers support to cash-strapped Maldives in bid to repair strained ties | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

India offers support to cash-strapped Maldives in bid to repair strained ties | CBC News

India stepped up its development assistance to the Maldives after…

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