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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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Senators, NCC strike tentative deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Senators, NCC strike tentative deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats | CBC News

The Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission say they’veÂ…

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General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake fluid warning | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake fluid warning | CBC News

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs…

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Canadian women's soccer head coach Priestman receiving salary while suspended | CBC Sports
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September 20, 2024

Canadian women’s soccer head coach Priestman receiving salary while suspended | CBC Sports

Nearly two months after announcing an independent, external review into…

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Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunction | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunction | CBC News

A paid passenger on an expedition to the Titanic with…

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Israeli businessman arrested in assassination plot targeting PM Netanyahu, others | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Israeli businessman arrested in assassination plot targeting PM Netanyahu, others | CBC News

Israeli security services said on Thursday they had arrested an…

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Trump says Jewish American voters would 'really have a lot to do with' a potential election loss | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Trump says Jewish American voters would ‘really have a lot to do with’ a potential election loss | CBC News

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jewish-American…

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'Atrocious' racist and sexist comments in private RCMP chat groups detailed in internal probe | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

‘Atrocious’ racist and sexist comments in private RCMP chat groups detailed in internal probe | CBC News

Documents obtained by CBC reveal detailed allegations of ‘atrocious’ racism…

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New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities | CBC News

A fresh wave of tighter restrictions on international students has…

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ANALYSIS | Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

ANALYSIS | Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland | CBC News

Russian officials, encouraged by President Vladimir Putin, are rolling out…

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Wolfs: Clooney, Pitt vehicle is fine but forgettable | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Wolfs: Clooney, Pitt vehicle is fine but forgettable | CBC News

Wolfs — the new Jon Watts movie about a pair…

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Ford government eyes new restrictions on bike lanes | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Ford government eyes new restrictions on bike lanes | CBC News

The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could…

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Escaped pig dodges police as schoolchildren cheer | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Escaped pig dodges police as schoolchildren cheer | CBC News

A pair of escaped pigs managed to duck and dodge…

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Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a 'monster' who sexually abused dozens of women | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a ‘monster’ who sexually abused dozens of women | CBC News

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Quebec's Couche-Tard is gunning to buy 7-Eleven. Here's how it got there | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Quebec’s Couche-Tard is gunning to buy 7-Eleven. Here’s how it got there | CBC News

Quebec’s Alimentation Couche-Tard started with one store in 1980. Now,…

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Behold the harp emoji, brought to you by a famed harpist and a prolific emoji advocate | CBC Radio
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September 19, 2024

Behold the harp emoji, brought to you by a famed harpist and a prolific emoji advocate | CBC Radio

The harp emoji is the brainchild of beloved harpist Mary…

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Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? | CBC News

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

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Hezbollah chief denounces attacks as sonic booms from Israeli warplanes rattle Beirut | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Hezbollah chief denounces attacks as sonic booms from Israeli warplanes rattle Beirut | CBC News

Deadly Israeli attacks that blew up Hezbollah radios and pagers…

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Legault wants Bloc to help trigger election, vote against Trudeau Liberals in non-confidence motion | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Legault wants Bloc to help trigger election, vote against Trudeau Liberals in non-confidence motion | CBC News

In a brief statement to reporters at the National Assembly…

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Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet's favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet’s favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent | CBC News

A pudgy and expressive baby pygmy hippo born at a…

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Former OceanGate employee tells Titan inquiry the company wanted to 'make dreams come true' | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Former OceanGate employee tells Titan inquiry the company wanted to ‘make dreams come true’ | CBC News

A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan…

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Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership | CBC News

Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez announced his resignation from cabinet on…

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Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News

Seven years after sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey…

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Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News

Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial…

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News

Iranian hackers sought to interest U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign…

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