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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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Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News

Concerns are mounting over the potential environmental impact on fish…

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New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News

A scuffed Santa-shaped salt shaker, a gnome and a small…

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Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There's growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There’s growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News

It’s highly likely that, at every point in time, in…

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Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight | CBC Radio
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September 22, 2024

Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight | CBC Radio

With the Indigenous Punks Archive, Kristy Martinez and Cass Gregg…

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FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News

Sophie Chen was two years old when her parents made…

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Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a low-key return to…

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More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News

The notice says the recall includes the frosted blueberry cobbler,…

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Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News

Donald Trump stuck to his previous position that there would…

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Man charged in connection with Montreal-area mosque altercation that left 3 injured | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Man charged in connection with Montreal-area mosque altercation that left 3 injured | CBC News

A 24-year-old man has been charged with possession of a…

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B.C. minister 'absolutely disgusted' by officers' alleged chats revealed in internal probe | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

B.C. minister ‘absolutely disgusted’ by officers’ alleged chats revealed in internal probe | CBC News

B.C.’s public safety minister has condemned the alleged conduct of…

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This New York farmer is overwhelmed by illegal crossings from Canada, caught on camera | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

This New York farmer is overwhelmed by illegal crossings from Canada, caught on camera | CBC News

The outline of a liquor bottle is carved into boards…

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MPs to probe how human smuggler obtained new passport while barred from having one
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September 21, 2024

MPs to probe how human smuggler obtained new passport while barred from having one

A House of Commons committee voted Thursday to probe how…

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2 men found guilty in human smuggling trial after family died near Manitoba-U.S. border
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September 21, 2024

2 men found guilty in human smuggling trial after family died near Manitoba-U.S. border

A Minnesota jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday…

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India claims to have 'human trafficking' evidence that links Canadian colleges
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September 21, 2024

India claims to have ‘human trafficking’ evidence that links Canadian colleges

Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links…

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Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News

Scientists at UBC are trying to take the ‘forever’ out…

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Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro's Site C construction impacts water quality | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro’s Site C construction impacts water quality | CBC News

Time is of the essence as the 850 residents of…

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Climate change is impacting weeds on the Prairies. Here's how some people are fighting back | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Climate change is impacting weeds on the Prairies. Here’s how some people are fighting back | CBC News

A team of researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is…

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Palestinian toddlers lost limbs to an Israeli airstrike as soon as humanitarin pause lifted | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Palestinian toddlers lost limbs to an Israeli airstrike as soon as humanitarin pause lifted | CBC News

Mere hours after getting their polio vaccinations in Deir al-Balah,…

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FIRST PERSON | As a teenager, I was ashamed of Chinatown. Now I know I need it and will always support it | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

FIRST PERSON | As a teenager, I was ashamed of Chinatown. Now I know I need it and will always support it | CBC News

Catherine Law turned her back on Chinatown and her Chinese…

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B.C. party leaders spar over health care, vaccines — and paper straws — in televised debate | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

B.C. party leaders spar over health care, vaccines — and paper straws — in televised debate | CBC News

The leaders of the three major B.C. political parties clashed in…

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How one family's tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

How one family’s tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest | CBC News

After Lauren Philion lost a brother and a sister to…

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RCMP say teen sought in Moncton region in custody | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

RCMP say teen sought in Moncton region in custody | CBC News

New Brunswick RCMP say the 15-year-old who was the subject…

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Official election campaign period begins in B.C. as writs issued | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Official election campaign period begins in B.C. as writs issued | CBC News

B.C.’s provincial election period begins when the province’s lieutenant-governor, on…

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Search continues for missing non-verbal 6-year-old near Burns Lake | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Search continues for missing non-verbal 6-year-old near Burns Lake | CBC News

Drone operators and ground search teams are looking for for…

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