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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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Interest in Canadian schools plunges among students in India | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

Interest in Canadian schools plunges among students in India | CBC News

More Indian students are showing a declining interest in Canada…

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In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the princess finally takes the lead | CBC Radio
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September 27, 2024

In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the princess finally takes the lead | CBC Radio

Echoes of Wisdom is a shorter, tighter adventure compared to…

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The Wild Robot's rugged beauty tamed by some clunky dialogue | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

The Wild Robot’s rugged beauty tamed by some clunky dialogue | CBC News

“How would you rate this experience on a scale of…

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Outgoing Métis National Council president says she faced 'misogyny and ageism' in the role | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

Outgoing Métis National Council president says she faced ‘misogyny and ageism’ in the role | CBC News

Cassidy Caron calls it a difficult decision, but in three…

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Ontario extends contract to jail migrants for another year | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

Ontario extends contract to jail migrants for another year | CBC News

The province will continue imprisoning foreign nationals held for immigration…

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At least 6 killed as Helene speeds up U.S. Southeast after landing as Category 4 hurricane | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

At least 6 killed as Helene speeds up U.S. Southeast after landing as Category 4 hurricane | CBC News

Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia early Friday…

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ANALYSIS | A natural disaster upends the U.S. presidential election | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

ANALYSIS | A natural disaster upends the U.S. presidential election | CBC News

Hundreds of Canadian workers are staying in trailers and dark…

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CTV says staffers who altered Poilievre clip 'no longer' work for its news team | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

CTV says staffers who altered Poilievre clip ‘no longer’ work for its news team | CBC News

CTV has dropped two members of its news team after…

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4 innovative Indigenous-led clean energy projects | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

4 innovative Indigenous-led clean energy projects | CBC News

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we profile…

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Sorority says owner of Airbnb-rented home was informed busloads of students would be using it | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Sorority says owner of Airbnb-rented home was informed busloads of students would be using it | CBC News

A sorority event that highlighted problems north London, Ont., residents…

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K'naan, rapper behind Wavin' Flag megahit, charged with sexual assault in Quebec City | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

K’naan, rapper behind Wavin’ Flag megahit, charged with sexual assault in Quebec City | CBC News

K’naan, one of Canada’s most successful rappers who is best…

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Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law | CBC News

A coalition of disability rights groups says it is launching…

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Decorated Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil announces retirement at 24 | CBC Sports
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September 26, 2024

Decorated Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil announces retirement at 24 | CBC Sports

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil announced her retirement from the…

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In an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro projects? | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

In an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro projects? | CBC News

How will B.C.’s new Site C dam and other hydroelectric…

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Homeowners will no longer need to do stress test when switching mortgage providers | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Homeowners will no longer need to do stress test when switching mortgage providers | CBC News

The national banking regulator says it will no longer require…

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Japanese man on death row for more than 45 years is acquitted in retrial | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Japanese man on death row for more than 45 years is acquitted in retrial | CBC News

A Japanese court ruled Thursday that an 88-year-old man was…

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Israel rejects call for ceasefire in conflict with Hezbollah | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Israel rejects call for ceasefire in conflict with Hezbollah | CBC News

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has rejected proposals for a…

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Ontario's 'Big Dig?' What the province can learn from Boston's mega-highway project | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Ontario’s ‘Big Dig?’ What the province can learn from Boston’s mega-highway project | CBC News

As Ontario considers building a tunnel underneath Highway 401, some…

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Trump's tariff plan would shave almost a half-point off Canada's economy, says U.S. forecast | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Trump’s tariff plan would shave almost a half-point off Canada’s economy, says U.S. forecast | CBC News

What exactly would Donald Trump’s tariff plans do to Canada…

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N.L. premier directs watchdog to investigate handling of child abuse allegations | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

N.L. premier directs watchdog to investigate handling of child abuse allegations | CBC News

Premier Andrew Furey is directing Newfoundland and Labrador’s child and…

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ANALYSIS | Why UCP activists 'hold the pen' on so many of Danielle Smith's government policies | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

ANALYSIS | Why UCP activists ‘hold the pen’ on so many of Danielle Smith’s government policies | CBC News

The premier is sending a message with her Bill of…

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Businesses face new limits on temporary foreign worker program | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Businesses face new limits on temporary foreign worker program | CBC News

Changes to the program, in effect as of Sept. 26,…

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ANALYSIS | The scandal that shocked Parliament in the spring is slowly fading from memory | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

ANALYSIS | The scandal that shocked Parliament in the spring is slowly fading from memory | CBC News

For a couple weeks in June, there was great concern…

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50 years after brother drowned, Montreal family seeks stranger who put up memorial plaque | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

50 years after brother drowned, Montreal family seeks stranger who put up memorial plaque | CBC News

A memorial plaque has been placed near a creek in…

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