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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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Donald Trump is trying to 'humiliate' Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says
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December 12, 2024

Donald Trump is trying to ‘humiliate’ Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says

When Donald Trump jokes that Canada could become the 51st…

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Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son
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December 12, 2024

Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son

The Utah mom influencer behind the viral ’17 diapers’ trendÂ…

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Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings
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December 12, 2024

Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal
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December 12, 2024

Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal

Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative deal with Quebec…

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'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours
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December 12, 2024

‘Home sweet home’: Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking…

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Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
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December 12, 2024

Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada’s new 2035 climate target

Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent…

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'We can't just roll over': Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.
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December 12, 2024

‘We can’t just roll over’: Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he’s dead serious about…

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More than 15,000 received MAID in 2023 as growth slows, report says
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December 12, 2024

More than 15,000 received MAID in 2023 as growth slows, report says

More than 15,000 people received medical assistance in dying in…

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Selena Gomez announces engagement to producer Benny Blanco
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December 12, 2024

Selena Gomez announces engagement to producer Benny Blanco

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer Selena Gomez announced she was off…

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New world chess champion is 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from India
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December 12, 2024

New world chess champion is 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from India

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world…

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Australia wants to make digital platforms pay for news — even if they block it, like Meta did here
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December 12, 2024

Australia wants to make digital platforms pay for news — even if they block it, like Meta did here

Under the proposed new rules, any internet company that refuses…

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Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones
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December 12, 2024

Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones

The province introduced the Interdiction Patrol Team as a way…

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Cree family of 20 left without housing after fire, with some living in shacks during winter
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December 12, 2024

Cree family of 20 left without housing after fire, with some living in shacks during winter

A Northern Saskatchewan family has been without permanent housing on…

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Manitoba woman set to lose right leg after languishing in hospital bed with open wound
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December 12, 2024

Manitoba woman set to lose right leg after languishing in hospital bed with open wound

A Manitoba woman suffering from a post-surgery infection says she’s…

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Ottawa quietly expands gun buyback program to include parts
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December 12, 2024

Ottawa quietly expands gun buyback program to include parts

As the first phase of Ottawa’s assault-style weapon buyback program…

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Ahead of parole hearing, slain McCann family's son wants Travis Vader to admit guilt
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December 12, 2024

Ahead of parole hearing, slain McCann family’s son wants Travis Vader to admit guilt

Travis Vader was handed a life sentence in 2017 on…

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She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary
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December 12, 2024

She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary

Mireille Silcoff’s daughter never read for pleasure, until she offered…

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Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters. The '90s festive turtleneck is back
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December 12, 2024

Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters. The ’90s festive turtleneck is back

You may notice something a little different at this year’s…

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Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
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December 12, 2024

Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with…

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Ford threatens to cut off Ontario's energy supply to U.S. if Trump follows through on tariffs
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December 11, 2024

Ford threatens to cut off Ontario’s energy supply to U.S. if Trump follows through on tariffs

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario could cut off energy to…

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This whale made an epic trek across 3 oceans — possibly for the ladies
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December 11, 2024

This whale made an epic trek across 3 oceans — possibly for the ladies

Scientist have documented what they say is the longest recorded…

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Tensions rising between Canada Post, union as strike nears 4-week mark
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December 11, 2024

Tensions rising between Canada Post, union as strike nears 4-week mark

Canada Post says the union’s new demands are unaffordable and…

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men's World Cup
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December 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men’s World Cup

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Court challenge launched against Ontario bike lane removal legislation
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December 11, 2024

Court challenge launched against Ontario bike lane removal legislation

A cycling advocacy group is leading a court challenge against…

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