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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 haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

‘It haunts my dreams’: Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter’s death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn’t held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein “would never have come out,” Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.

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Doug Ford's 401 tunnel vision could come with a nearly $100B price tag, expert says
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January 23, 2025

Doug Ford’s 401 tunnel vision could come with a nearly $100B price tag, expert says

Doug Ford’s plan for a tunnel under Highway 401 has…

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Doug Ford's PCs promise up to $40B in new spending in Ontario election platform
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January 23, 2025

Doug Ford’s PCs promise up to $40B in new spending in Ontario election platform

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives released a campaign platform Monday with promises…

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Ford says he wants to be premier 'forever' on eve of Ontario snap election
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January 23, 2025

Ford says he wants to be premier ‘forever’ on eve of Ontario snap election

Ontario’s political party leaders made their final pitches to voters…

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Ford's PCs look for historic Ontario election win while NDP, Liberals appear locked in battle for 2nd
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January 23, 2025

Ford’s PCs look for historic Ontario election win while NDP, Liberals appear locked in battle for 2nd

Riding to watch: Hamilton CentreIn case you’re just joining us…

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How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election

Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ victory in Thursday’s Ontario…

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Film on legacy of residential schools in Canada nominated for best documentary at 2025 Oscars
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January 23, 2025

Film on legacy of residential schools in Canada nominated for best documentary at 2025 Oscars

Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars cried — for the…

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SZA will join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime
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January 23, 2025

SZA will join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime

Multi-Grammy winner singer SZA will be joining Kendrick Lamar as…

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Hundreds of families leave West Bank as major Israeli raid continues
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January 23, 2025

Hundreds of families leave West Bank as major Israeli raid continues

Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes in the West…

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Travel companies refund Sask. families after non-disclosure fiasco at Mexican resort
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January 23, 2025

Travel companies refund Sask. families after non-disclosure fiasco at Mexican resort

Compensation is coming for two Saskatchewan families who went public…

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'We ... do not condone Nazism' say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture
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January 23, 2025

‘We … do not condone Nazism’ say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture

Whatever billionaire Elon Musk’s intentions were when he thrust his…

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Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church
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January 23, 2025

Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are…

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'You are a monster': Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children
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January 23, 2025

‘You are a monster’: Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children

Eric Dejaeger, 77, entered his guilty pleas in an Iqaluit…

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Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc
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January 23, 2025

Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that…

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Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests
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January 23, 2025

Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests

A recently released report compiled by a local economist suggests…

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How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country
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January 23, 2025

How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country

Editor’s note: This story is part of a joint investigation with the…

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Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
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January 23, 2025

Widow to keep $100K from late husband’s RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency

An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of…

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District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?
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January 23, 2025

District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?

The municipality’s corporate account was shuttered for good on Wednesday,…

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Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source
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January 23, 2025

Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland would scrap changes to the…

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First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.
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January 22, 2025

First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said in a statement…

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Poilievre says he wouldn't make any big changes to equalization program
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January 22, 2025

Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any big changes to equalization program

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any “big…

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Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he's the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor
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January 22, 2025

Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he’s the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor

A Windsor police officer accused of assaulting an Ottawa man…

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Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?
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January 22, 2025

Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?

Meta is pushing back on claims from social media users…

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Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces
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January 22, 2025

Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces

Central and Eastern Canada have been plunged into the depths…

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Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
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January 22, 2025

Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.

Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a…

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