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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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Sudanese Canadians decry delays in bringing their family members to safety
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January 19, 2025

Sudanese Canadians decry delays in bringing their family members to safety

Sudan is plagued by cascading tragedies:Â an ongoing internal military…

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Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says
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January 18, 2025

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

Jean Marie River Chief Melanie Menacho said she and other…

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Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns
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January 18, 2025

Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers Compliments,…

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South Korean court extends president's detention over concerns he will 'destroy evidence'
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January 18, 2025

South Korean court extends president’s detention over concerns he will ‘destroy evidence’

South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for…

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4 of Canada's biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative
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January 18, 2025

4 of Canada’s biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative

Four of Canada’s biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero…

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This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did
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January 18, 2025

This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did

The cart is like a traditional cart but removes where…

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Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister's comments back up its claim
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January 18, 2025

Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister’s comments back up its claim

A coal company suing the Alberta government is arguing that…

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Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime
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January 18, 2025

Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime

Having just finished her Broadway stint as Roxie Hart in…

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Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition
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January 18, 2025

Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition

Jeff Woodward isn’t a meteorologist, but he has prepared a…

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The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders
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January 18, 2025

The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders

Many believe that history is largely determined by the personal…

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France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
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January 18, 2025

France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?

Sixty-four years ago, with the world gripped by the fear of…

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The anesthesiologist shortage is now 'a full-blown crisis.' Why aren't Canadian nurses allowed to help?
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January 18, 2025

The anesthesiologist shortage is now ‘a full-blown crisis.’ Why aren’t Canadian nurses allowed to help?

White Coat Black Art26:30Should Canada have nurse anesthetists?The effects of…

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This woman went blind after a night out in Bali. She's warning other tourists about methanol in their drinks
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January 18, 2025

This woman went blind after a night out in Bali. She’s warning other tourists about methanol in their drinks

Ashley King woke up blind after her drinks were tainted…

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I was a high school student with a full-time job. My financial goal came at a cost
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January 18, 2025

I was a high school student with a full-time job. My financial goal came at a cost

High school student Bryle Hector Socito moved to Canada with…

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The carbon tax is (nearly) dead. Now what?
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January 18, 2025

The carbon tax is (nearly) dead. Now what?

It might seem like a distant memory now, but it’s…

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In this Iron Age society, husbands moved in with their wives' families, not other way around
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January 17, 2025

In this Iron Age society, husbands moved in with their wives’ families, not other way around

Geneticist Lara Cassidy wasn’t surprised to find several generations of…

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Parts of Canada will be bitterly cold this weekend — but don't call it a polar vortex
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January 17, 2025

Parts of Canada will be bitterly cold this weekend — but don’t call it a polar vortex

A rush of Arctic air will plunge parts of North…

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Hope fades into anguish as deadly airstrikes hit Gaza after ceasefire news
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January 17, 2025

Hope fades into anguish as deadly airstrikes hit Gaza after ceasefire news

Just as Palestinians in Gaza were reinvigorated with a sense…

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What is dropshipping — why is it suddenly trending as the ultimate side hustle?
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January 17, 2025

What is dropshipping — why is it suddenly trending as the ultimate side hustle?

The business model isn’t new. But the practice has recently…

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Join the U.S.? No way, say most Canadians surveyed. But nearly a quarter may be open to it
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January 17, 2025

Join the U.S.? No way, say most Canadians surveyed. But nearly a quarter may be open to it

Join the U.S.? No way, according to most Canadians polled…

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AFN national chief pens 'concerned' letter to Caring Society on child welfare reform talks
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January 17, 2025

AFN national chief pens ‘concerned’ letter to Caring Society on child welfare reform talks

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has penned a “concerned” letter to child…

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Someone ordered a limo to Carney's leadership launch — but the company doesn't know who
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January 17, 2025

Someone ordered a limo to Carney’s leadership launch — but the company doesn’t know who

An Edmonton limousine service says someone called for one of…

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He waited hours for an online order from Uber Eats. The restaurant doesn't exist
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January 17, 2025

He waited hours for an online order from Uber Eats. The restaurant doesn’t exist

There is no Dushka Burger restaurant at 580 Yates St.,…

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Unfamiliar with David Lynch? Here are his Top 5 must-see films and shows
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January 17, 2025

Unfamiliar with David Lynch? Here are his Top 5 must-see films and shows

For those unfamiliar with Lynch’s work and looking for a…

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