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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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How redefining 'normal' iron levels could help women's health | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

How redefining ‘normal’ iron levels could help women’s health | CBC News

Doctors call iron deficiency a largely hidden problem that often…

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Canada tried to copy New Zealand's gun buyback program — what went wrong? | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Canada tried to copy New Zealand’s gun buyback program — what went wrong? | CBC News

The Canadian government sought to follow New Zealand’s lead in…

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FIRST PERSON | For a lot of people, being trans is a journey. For me, it's reached a specific end | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

FIRST PERSON | For a lot of people, being trans is a journey. For me, it’s reached a specific end | CBC News

Noah Yang’s identity as a transgender man is now a…

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Vancouver Island is shaping into a Conservative-NDP battleground in the next federal election | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Vancouver Island is shaping into a Conservative-NDP battleground in the next federal election | CBC News

When the next federal election rolls around, five of the…

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Cabinet minister tells Liberals to 'change their attitude' as MPs return to Commons | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Cabinet minister tells Liberals to ‘change their attitude’ as MPs return to Commons | CBC News

A cabinet minister who serves as the federal Liberals’ national…

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Don't be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Don’t be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News

In 2008, as the then-B.C. Liberal government was poised to…

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Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard's bail request | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard’s bail request | CBC News

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has denied a bail…

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Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News

A Pakistani national accused of planning a terror attack against…

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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News

Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving Friday, resolving the…

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9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap | CBC News

Nearly 100 prisoners of war were recently released in an…

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Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol level over legal limit | CBC Sports
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September 13, 2024

Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol level over legal limit | CBC Sports

The driver charged with killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and…

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Kingston care hub shuts as police name victims, accused in fatal attack | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Kingston care hub shuts as police name victims, accused in fatal attack | CBC News

Kingston Police have announced murder and attempted murder charges against…

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New AI apps promise mental health support at a student's fingertips. But can you trust a chatbot? | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

New AI apps promise mental health support at a student’s fingertips. But can you trust a chatbot? | CBC News

As young people struggle to find mental health care, a…

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Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C. | CBC Sports
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September 13, 2024

Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C. | CBC Sports

Stephen Peat, the former Washington Capitals enforcer who fought concussion…

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Boeing's U.S. factory workers on strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Boeing’s U.S. factory workers on strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years | CBC News

Boeing’s U.S. West Coast factory workers walked off the jobÂ…

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Sask. private school connected to abuse allegations changes its name again | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Sask. private school connected to abuse allegations changes its name again | CBC News

The school was once called Christian Centre Academy, and changed…

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Sask. hockey player, 90, honoured for co-founding seniors league that's 'the envy of any league in Canada' | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Sask. hockey player, 90, honoured for co-founding seniors league that’s ‘the envy of any league in Canada’ | CBC News

Stan Halliwell, a co-founder of Saskatoon’s 60+ hockey league, was…

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Acclaimed Montreal circus troupe suffers millions in losses after massive water main break | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Acclaimed Montreal circus troupe suffers millions in losses after massive water main break | CBC News

A Montreal-based circus company, Cirque Éloize, lost millions of dollars…

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Climb, fall, learn, repeat — in defence of monkey bars | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Climb, fall, learn, repeat — in defence of monkey bars | CBC News

A new report from a team of anthropologists argues that…

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Fed up with Trump, some Republicans say they'll vote for Harris. Others say that's a step too far | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Fed up with Trump, some Republicans say they’ll vote for Harris. Others say that’s a step too far | CBC News

There appears to be a shift happening among some U.S….

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ANALYSIS | How Russia uses race and migration to divide the West | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

ANALYSIS | How Russia uses race and migration to divide the West | CBC News

It makes sense for Russian propaganda to boost Russia or…

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Japanese documents reveal 21 horses died after export from Canada | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Japanese documents reveal 21 horses died after export from Canada | CBC News

Newly released access to information documents from the Japanese government…

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ANALYSIS | The government's stance on military exports to Israel is anything but clear-cut | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

ANALYSIS | The government’s stance on military exports to Israel is anything but clear-cut | CBC News

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s announcement Tuesday that Canada’s suspended…

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Air Canada says it hasn't cancelled flights today over pilot talks, but some operations affected | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Air Canada says it hasn’t cancelled flights today over pilot talks, but some operations affected | CBC News

Air Canada says some operations will start to be affected…

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