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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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Ontario's cottage country digging out after storm dumps around 140 cm of snow
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December 2, 2024

Ontario’s cottage country digging out after storm dumps around 140 cm of snow

Gravenhurst, Ont., remained under a state of emergency on Monday night…

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At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory
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December 2, 2024

At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory

At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in…

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'No consequences' for violating human rights in privately funded research in Canada, says ethics expert
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December 2, 2024

‘No consequences’ for violating human rights in privately funded research in Canada, says ethics expert

Ethics experts say Canadians should think twice about becoming research…

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Ontario mulling having prosecutors approve criminal charges before police lay them
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December 2, 2024

Ontario mulling having prosecutors approve criminal charges before police lay them

Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General is considering the merits…

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Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal, end strike
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December 2, 2024

Canada Post presents union with ‘framework’ to reach deal, end strike

The latest move from Canada Post comes after the union…

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Advocates call for Ontario to make HIV prevention drugs free as cases climb
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December 1, 2024

Advocates call for Ontario to make HIV prevention drugs free as cases climb

On World AIDS Day, advocates are calling on the province…

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Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres
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December 1, 2024

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

The historic Roxy Theatre in the Crowsnest Pass hasn’t been…

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No global treaty reached on cutting plastic production, talks to resume next year
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December 1, 2024

No global treaty reached on cutting plastic production, talks to resume next year

Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis…

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Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency
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December 1, 2024

Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency

Intense snow squalls battering Ontario moved south Sunday after burying…

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Trump's tariff threat throws a spotlight on the whack-a-mole trade in drug precursors
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December 1, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat throws a spotlight on the whack-a-mole trade in drug precursors

President-elect Donald Trump this week cited drugs as a reason…

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The takeaway from Trudeau's trip to Mar-a-Lago: For Trump, fentanyl is priority No. 1
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December 1, 2024

The takeaway from Trudeau’s trip to Mar-a-Lago: For Trump, fentanyl is priority No. 1

Donald Trump left his Canadian guests at Mar-a-Lago with a…

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Trump's tariff threat is testing both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre
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December 1, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat is testing both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre

The coming of winter in Ottawa could persuade even the most…

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Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan share a border — and now a very big tariff threat
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December 1, 2024

Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan share a border — and now a very big tariff threat

Canadians and Americans sit next to each other in the…

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Trump ally on Canada's fentanyl talk: Not good enough
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December 1, 2024

Trump ally on Canada’s fentanyl talk: Not good enough

The Canadian government is talking about adding helicopters and drones…

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Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him 'governor' and Canada 'a great state'
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December 1, 2024

Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him ‘governor’ and Canada ‘a great state’

President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Prime Minister Justin…

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Trudeau says Kamala Harris's election loss was a setback for women's progress
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December 1, 2024

Trudeau says Kamala Harris’s election loss was a setback for women’s progress

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Kamala Harris’s loss…

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Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns
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December 1, 2024

Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning a 25 per cent…

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Alberta's border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders
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December 1, 2024

Alberta’s border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders

As one southern Alberta community welcomes the crackdown on border security…

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Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc
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December 1, 2024

Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc

The federal government says it will unveil details later today…

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Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves
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December 1, 2024

Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has been roasting Canada like a…

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LeBlanc says he's meeting with Trump's border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan
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December 1, 2024

LeBlanc says he’s meeting with Trump’s border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he’s meeting U.S. president-elect Donald…

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What's really behind Donald Trump's tariff threats and '51st state' posts about Canada
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December 1, 2024

What’s really behind Donald Trump’s tariff threats and ’51st state’ posts about Canada

Donald Trump’s threat of whopping tariffs on Canadian exports and…

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Trump says he would use 'economic force' to join Canada with U.S.
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December 1, 2024

Trump says he would use ‘economic force’ to join Canada with U.S.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s…

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Ministers say Trump's threats to absorb Canada need to be taken seriously
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December 1, 2024

Ministers say Trump’s threats to absorb Canada need to be taken seriously

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday that U.S. president-elect Donald…

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