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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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Gaza doctor details accounts of abuse under Israeli custody after being released over 6 months later | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Gaza doctor details accounts of abuse under Israeli custody after being released over 6 months later | CBC News

Palestinian surgeon Khaled Al Serr was working at Nasser Hospital…

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14-month-old is 1 of 5 babies born in East Jerusalem hospital now separated from parents in Gaza by the war | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

14-month-old is 1 of 5 babies born in East Jerusalem hospital now separated from parents in Gaza by the war | CBC News

All Sa’ida Idris has known almost since the day she…

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Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war | CBC News

Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating…

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Israel launches deadly airstrike in central Beirut as clashes with Hezbollah fighters continue | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israel launches deadly airstrike in central Beirut as clashes with Hezbollah fighters continue | CBC News

Israel’s military urged residents of over 20 towns in south…

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Israel warns Lebanese border communities ahead of expected ground combat operations | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israel warns Lebanese border communities ahead of expected ground combat operations | CBC News

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned people to evacuate nearly…

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Israeli airstrike hits Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israeli airstrike hits Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut | CBC News

The Israeli military said Friday it carried out an airstrike…

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'They were amazing people': Canadian man remembers parents killed in Lebanon | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

‘They were amazing people’: Canadian man remembers parents killed in Lebanon | CBC News

Two Canadians killed in southern Lebanon amid an ongoing Israeli…

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Israeli military chief says ground troops could enter Lebanon after airstrikes | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israeli military chief says ground troops could enter Lebanon after airstrikes | CBC News

Israel unleashed more airstrikes on Lebanon on Wednesday and Hezbollah…

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At least 492 killed in Lebanon as Israel bombards Hezbollah, Health Ministry says | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

At least 492 killed in Lebanon as Israel bombards Hezbollah, Health Ministry says | CBC News

Israel said it launched airstrikes against hundreds of Hezbollah targets on Monday,…

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