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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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'It keeps me closer to him': Mila Mulroney reflects on her new role as St. FX chancellor | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

‘It keeps me closer to him’: Mila Mulroney reflects on her new role as St. FX chancellor | CBC News

Mila Mulroney, widow of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, says…

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Calgary water restrictions end as feeder main comes back online | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Calgary water restrictions end as feeder main comes back online | CBC News

The Bearspaw south feeder main has been reconnected to Calgary’s…

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Ontario truckers say wage theft plaguing industry, federal government not enforcing Labour Code | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Ontario truckers say wage theft plaguing industry, federal government not enforcing Labour Code | CBC News

Drivers rallied in Brampton, Ont., this weekend, saying many trucking…

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Trudeau calls on world leaders at United Nations to ignore differences for the greater good | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Trudeau calls on world leaders at United Nations to ignore differences for the greater good | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when…

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Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News

Concerns are mounting over the potential environmental impact on fish…

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New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News

A scuffed Santa-shaped salt shaker, a gnome and a small…

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Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There's growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There’s growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News

It’s highly likely that, at every point in time, in…

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Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a low-key return to…

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FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News

Sophie Chen was two years old when her parents made…

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