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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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Little-known leader takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister, with support from rebels
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December 7, 2024

Little-known leader takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister, with support from rebels

Syria’s new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking…

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Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime
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December 7, 2024

Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime

Many Syrians got back to work on Wednesday as life in…

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Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they'd be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they’d be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover

It’s not only the Syrian public that’s getting used to…

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Syrian rebels advance on heavily defended key city of Homs
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels advance on heavily defended key city of Homs

Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they…

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Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn't know if payments are enough, auditor finds
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December 7, 2024

Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn’t know if payments are enough, auditor finds

A report from Canada’s auditor general says the federal department…

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Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote
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December 7, 2024

Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote

A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen after 2019 fire. It's not the first time it needed saving
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December 7, 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen after 2019 fire. It’s not the first time it needed saving

Day 65:57How Victor Hugo helped save Notre Dame, nearly 300…

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Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire
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December 7, 2024

Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre-Dame’s heart from beating again.With three…

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Minnesota Frost score 3 goals in final period to upend Toronto Sceptres
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December 7, 2024

Minnesota Frost score 3 goals in final period to upend Toronto Sceptres

Britta Curl-Salemme scored twice, including the game-winner, for the Minnesota…

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Toronto holiday market organizers apologize after AI-generated art sold at fair
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December 7, 2024

Toronto holiday market organizers apologize after AI-generated art sold at fair

The Town of York Historical Society issued an apology and…

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A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe
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December 7, 2024

A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe

After a massive cyberattack on U.S. telecom firms and dozens…

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A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe
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December 7, 2024

A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe

After a massive cyberattack on U.S. telecom firms and dozens…

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Ho ho oh no: Ranking the new Netflix holiday rom-coms
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December 7, 2024

Ho ho oh no: Ranking the new Netflix holiday rom-coms

A buff snowman? Male strippers for the holidays? Those are…

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International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say
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December 7, 2024

International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say

The people who run Canada’s universities and colleges are warning…

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As the Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, some praise his humility. Others say he's out of touch
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December 7, 2024

As the Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, some praise his humility. Others say he’s out of touch

Archbishop of Toronto Francis Leo formally joins the College of…

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Ottawa mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house, family member says
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December 7, 2024

Ottawa mother ‘walked through fire’ to save son from burning house, family member says

Stephanie McDougall was badly injured in the Tuesday night fire…

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Savanna Pikuyak was a future Inuk leader whose murder harmed the whole community
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December 7, 2024

Savanna Pikuyak was a future Inuk leader whose murder harmed the whole community

Savanna Pikuyak was a bright, promising young woman whose murder…

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Alberta government says fall sitting laser focused on expanding rights and freedoms
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December 7, 2024

Alberta government says fall sitting laser focused on expanding rights and freedoms

Depending on who you ask, the fall sitting of the…

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Liberal MP accuses fellow caucus member of threatening him in the House of Commons
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December 6, 2024

Liberal MP accuses fellow caucus member of threatening him in the House of Commons

Liberal MP Chandra Arya is accusing his caucus colleague Sukh…

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The Sticky is a quintessentially Canadian story, brought to you by an American streaming giant
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December 6, 2024

The Sticky is a quintessentially Canadian story, brought to you by an American streaming giant

It took a pair of Hollywood writers to bring a…

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Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public
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December 6, 2024

Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public

Quebec Premier François Legault said Friday afternoon that he wants…

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Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears
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December 6, 2024

Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears

New details have emerged in the murder case of a…

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In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?
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December 6, 2024

In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?

After years of lying dormant, the civil war in Syria…

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Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic
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December 6, 2024

Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic

Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month…

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