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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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'A lost opportunity': Alberta gives back $137M to Ottawa in unspent funds to clean up inactive wells | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

‘A lost opportunity’: Alberta gives back $137M to Ottawa in unspent funds to clean up inactive wells | CBC News

Questions remain about why the Alberta government was unable to…

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What we know about the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

What we know about the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot | CBC News

A majority of the defendants in the case that has…

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Sean (Diddy) Combs faces criminal indictment in New York, prosecutors say | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Sean (Diddy) Combs faces criminal indictment in New York, prosecutors say | CBC News

Rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs was arrested late…

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Winnipeg retiree who lost close to $650K in fraud scheme sues credit union and bank | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Winnipeg retiree who lost close to $650K in fraud scheme sues credit union and bank | CBC News

A Winnipeg man who says he lost nearly $650,000 in…

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MPs to hold emergency debate after 6 First Nations deaths by police over 2 weeks | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

MPs to hold emergency debate after 6 First Nations deaths by police over 2 weeks | CBC News

The House of Commons will hold an emergency debate Monday…

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Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet | CBC News

The federal government is asking defence contractors in allied nations…

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RCMP feared they'd have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

RCMP feared they’d have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show | CBC News

The RCMP feared they didn’t have enough evidence to keep…

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Canadian writer Anne Michaels shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize | CBC Books
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September 16, 2024

Canadian writer Anne Michaels shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize | CBC Books

The Toronto-born poet and author is recognized for her novel,…

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Manitoba NDP MLA removed from caucus as party cites Nygard link | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Manitoba NDP MLA removed from caucus as party cites Nygard link | CBC News

Mark Wasyliw has been removed from the Manitoba NDP caucus…

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