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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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For people in Gaza, death is a constant companion. That's why they're writing their wills | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

For people in Gaza, death is a constant companion. That’s why they’re writing their wills | CBC News

There is likely no one among the more than two…

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B.C. NDP Leader says no place for violence in B.C. politics after bomb threat | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

B.C. NDP Leader says no place for violence in B.C. politics after bomb threat | CBC News

Violence should have no place in British Columbia politics, said…

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Gov. Gen.'s spouse criticizes Quebec media over coverage of Mary Simon's trip to province | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Gov. Gen.’s spouse criticizes Quebec media over coverage of Mary Simon’s trip to province | CBC News

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s spouse, former CBC journalist Whit Fraser,…

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Calgary Public Library locations remain closed after cyberattack | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Calgary Public Library locations remain closed after cyberattack | CBC News

All Calgary Public Library locations remain closed Sunday after a…

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As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing | CBC News

After a wildfire destroyed a third of Jasper, different levels…

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Hurricane Milton floodwaters prevent Florida woman from rescuing dying father | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Hurricane Milton floodwaters prevent Florida woman from rescuing dying father | CBC News

A woman recalls the heartbreak of not being able to…

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Why marital rape still isn’t a crime in India
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October 12, 2024

Why marital rape still isn’t a crime in India

Warning: Video contains discussion of sexual violence | In India,…

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He took over his family's lucrative business, then gave it up to sell supplements and conspiracy theories | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

He took over his family’s lucrative business, then gave it up to sell supplements and conspiracy theories | CBC News

Foster Coulson was co-president of his family’s reputable multimillion-dollar company…

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Why Hollywood's reluctance to make The Apprentice might be a bad sign for other political films | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Why Hollywood’s reluctance to make The Apprentice might be a bad sign for other political films | CBC News

The making of The Apprentice, a biopic about the early…

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SpaceX could launch and catch massive Starship this Sunday | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

SpaceX could launch and catch massive Starship this Sunday | CBC News

SpaceX is preparing once again to launch its 37-storey Starship…

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How neighbourhoods are drawing on local skills and interests to fight climate change | CBC Radio
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October 12, 2024

How neighbourhoods are drawing on local skills and interests to fight climate change | CBC Radio

A new program in Edmonton called Neighbouring for Climate is…

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Edmonton's mayor sues 3 Albertans for defamation | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Edmonton’s mayor sues 3 Albertans for defamation | CBC News

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is suing three Alberta residents, alleging…

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Some Liberal MPs are mounting a new effort to oust Justin Trudeau | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Some Liberal MPs are mounting a new effort to oust Justin Trudeau | CBC News

Pressure is building on the prime minister and his office…

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Liberals say no changes coming for leadership race, despite risk of foreign interference
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October 12, 2024

Liberals say no changes coming for leadership race, despite risk of foreign interference

The Liberal Party of Canada will be the first federal…

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The Liberals could be crushed in the next election. Why would anyone want to lead them?
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October 12, 2024

The Liberals could be crushed in the next election. Why would anyone want to lead them?

Back in 2012, when Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced he would resign, Kathleen…

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Trudeau says abandoning electoral reform is his biggest regret. Here's how it happened
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October 12, 2024

Trudeau says abandoning electoral reform is his biggest regret. Here’s how it happened

While taking questions after announcing he would be stepping down…

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Several top Liberals say they're eyeing leadership — but they're waiting to see the rules first
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October 12, 2024

Several top Liberals say they’re eyeing leadership — but they’re waiting to see the rules first

Top Liberal brass are meeting Thursday to try and hammer out how…

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly not running for Liberal leadership
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October 12, 2024

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly not running for Liberal leadership

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she won’t seek the Liberal leadership,…

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Liberals aren't popular in the West. But 3 likely contenders can play up regional roots
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October 12, 2024

Liberals aren’t popular in the West. But 3 likely contenders can play up regional roots

Whoever emerges from the upcoming Liberal leadership race will face…

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Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he won't run in the Liberals' leadership race
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October 12, 2024

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he won’t run in the Liberals’ leadership race

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon confirmed Sunday morning he will not run…

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Innovation Minister Champagne, Former B.C. premier Clark not running to replace Trudeau
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October 12, 2024

Innovation Minister Champagne, Former B.C. premier Clark not running to replace Trudeau

The pool of potential candidates to replace Prime Minister Justin…

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Mark Carney to launch bid for the Liberal leadership in Edmonton tomorrow
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October 12, 2024

Mark Carney to launch bid for the Liberal leadership in Edmonton tomorrow

Mark Carney will launch his candidacy for the Liberal Party…

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Mark Carney says it's 'no time for politics as usual' as he launches campaign to replace Trudeau
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October 12, 2024

Mark Carney says it’s ‘no time for politics as usual’ as he launches campaign to replace Trudeau

After months of speculation about his future, former Bank of…

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Chrystia Freeland confirms she is running for Liberal leader
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October 12, 2024

Chrystia Freeland confirms she is running for Liberal leader

Former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland is entering…

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