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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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At least 3 fatally shot on bus transporting Israelis in West Bank
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January 6, 2025

At least 3 fatally shot on bus transporting Israelis in West Bank

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the…

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Turkish man 'smuggled' from St-Pierre to N.L. after meeting sailboat owner in bar
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January 6, 2025

Turkish man ‘smuggled’ from St-Pierre to N.L. after meeting sailboat owner in bar

A Turkish national flew from Paris to the islands of…

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Did your kid get glasses post-pandemic? Study says myopia rates are soaring around the world
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January 6, 2025

Did your kid get glasses post-pandemic? Study says myopia rates are soaring around the world

New research shows the rate of myopia among children and…

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Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close
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January 6, 2025

Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it’s not even close

The first day of 2025 was meant to usher in…

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Trudeau to face Liberal MPs who want him gone but can’t force him out
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January 6, 2025

Trudeau to face Liberal MPs who want him gone but can’t force him out

Liberal MPs are expected to hold the first special national…

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U.S. wins 2nd straight world junior hockey title with OT win over Finland
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January 6, 2025

U.S. wins 2nd straight world junior hockey title with OT win over Finland

Teddy Stiga scored at 8:04 of overtime as the Americans…

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Power outages, wind damage as winter storm lashes Newfoundland
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January 5, 2025

Power outages, wind damage as winter storm lashes Newfoundland

More than 9,000 Newfoundland Power customers were left without power Sunday…

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New Orleans attacker recorded video of city with smart glasses, travelled to Canada in 2023: FBI
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January 5, 2025

New Orleans attacker recorded video of city with smart glasses, travelled to Canada in 2023: FBI

FBI officials on Sunday said their investigation into the deadly truck…

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'She would've been home': Family, community seek closure in mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway
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January 5, 2025

‘She would’ve been home’: Family, community seek closure in mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway

The mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway, who was a quiet…

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Look up! Canada's new drone regulations coming to a sky near you
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January 5, 2025

Look up! Canada’s new drone regulations coming to a sky near you

New government regulations can be hard to get excited about…

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Postwar epic The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes
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January 5, 2025

Postwar epic The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes

Postwar epic The Brutalist and genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Pérez were…

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Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations
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January 5, 2025

Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations

The Globes is well known for its split categories. Unlike…

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Get ready for the Golden Globes: Who's nominated, hosting, the honorees, and more
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January 5, 2025

Get ready for the Golden Globes: Who’s nominated, hosting, the honorees, and more

The Golden Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal…

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Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage
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January 5, 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new…

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Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say
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January 5, 2025

Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say

For Renee Larocque, buying tickets for her family to watch…

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More RCMP in Alberta are wearing body cameras. But do they improve safety?
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January 5, 2025

More RCMP in Alberta are wearing body cameras. But do they improve safety?

Alberta RCMP have ramped up the use of body worn…

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How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system
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January 5, 2025

How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system

For better and worse, a rebirth in our cultural fascination…

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Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden
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January 4, 2025

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden

“Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five…

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30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?
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January 4, 2025

30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

10 years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement…

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Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47
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January 4, 2025

Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47

Baena was found dead Friday morning at a Los Angeles…

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These Ottawa landlords say they've fallen victim to the same 'professional' tenants
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January 4, 2025

These Ottawa landlords say they’ve fallen victim to the same ‘professional’ tenants

Edriam Salter covers her nose with her sweater as she…

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City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China
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January 4, 2025

City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China

The co-founder of an Indigenous-owned, tiny home manufacturer in Brantford,…

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Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials
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January 4, 2025

Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant left nothing to doubt at…

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Jimmy Carter's days-long funeral starts with hometown procession
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January 4, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s days-long funeral starts with hometown procession

Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia,…

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