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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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McGill law professors' strike suspended, students can go back to class | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

McGill law professors’ strike suspended, students can go back to class | CBC News

A day after McGill University threatened to cancel classes for…

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Dockworkers on U.S. East Coast strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Dockworkers on U.S. East Coast strike, halting half the nation’s ocean shipping | CBC News

Dockworkers along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast began…

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Inside N.S. businessman John Risley's huge tax fight with the CRA | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Inside N.S. businessman John Risley’s huge tax fight with the CRA | CBC News

One of Nova Scotia’s most prominent and wealthy businessmen is…

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How to watch J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in the U.S. vice-presidential debate | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

How to watch J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in the U.S. vice-presidential debate | CBC News

Vice-presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. J.D….

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Case closed: Controversial oilpatch dispute settled, now clean-up work begins | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Case closed: Controversial oilpatch dispute settled, now clean-up work begins | CBC News

Alberta’s orphan well woes are about to swell following the…

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Inflation, anyone? Ontario's Sunshine List system is now unfair to small towns, mayors say | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Inflation, anyone? Ontario’s Sunshine List system is now unfair to small towns, mayors say | CBC News

Bob Mullin isn’t against sunshine lists. He just believes that,Â…

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B.C. man found guilty in double homicide of Kamloops brothers after 60-day trial | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

B.C. man found guilty in double homicide of Kamloops brothers after 60-day trial | CBC News

A jury has found a Naramata, B.C., man guilty on…

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U.S. warns 40 foreign operators may be flying Boeing 737s with rudder issue | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

U.S. warns 40 foreign operators may be flying Boeing 737s with rudder issue | CBC News

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board on Monday said more…

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Canada records its lowest fertility rate for 2nd year in a row, StatsCan says | CBC News
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September 30, 2024

Canada records its lowest fertility rate for 2nd year in a row, StatsCan says | CBC News

Canada recorded its lowest ever fertility rate for the second…

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