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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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Red Lobster's Canadian restaurants expected to stay open in court-approved plan | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Red Lobster’s Canadian restaurants expected to stay open in court-approved plan | CBC News

A Canadian court has cleared the reorganization plan of Red…

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Gisèle Pélicot's husband is accused of inviting men to rape her. She wants you to know her name | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Gisèle Pélicot’s husband is accused of inviting men to rape her. She wants you to know her name | CBC News

A case unfolding in France isn’t significant only because of…

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Over a year later, Ontario judge admits to reading wrong ruling sending man to prison for 2 extra years | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Over a year later, Ontario judge admits to reading wrong ruling sending man to prison for 2 extra years | CBC News

An Ontario Superior Court justice says he mistakenly imposed a…

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The break is over. Expect hurricane season to come roaring back, scientists say | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

The break is over. Expect hurricane season to come roaring back, scientists say | CBC News

This year’s hurricane season began ominously enough — with warnings…

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Gun control group calls Trudeau government's buyback program a 'waste' of money | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Gun control group calls Trudeau government’s buyback program a ‘waste’ of money | CBC News

The Trudeau government is losing a key ally in its…

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Most teens didn't use a condom the last time they had sex. That worries health officials | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Most teens didn’t use a condom the last time they had sex. That worries health officials | CBC News

The bowl of free condoms in the student office might…

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'Take me out of here': Family alleges neglect after 95-year-old's stay at Quebec care home | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

‘Take me out of here’: Family alleges neglect after 95-year-old’s stay at Quebec care home | CBC News

Former residents of the transitional floor of the Villa des…

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40 Acres a TIFF success but as they wait to get paid, some Sudbury vendors aren't rolling out the red carpet | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

40 Acres a TIFF success but as they wait to get paid, some Sudbury vendors aren’t rolling out the red carpet | CBC News

The world sales rights to a Canadian feature film shot…

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Francine becomes a hurricane in Gulf of Mexico, warnings in effect along Louisiana coast | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Francine becomes a hurricane in Gulf of Mexico, warnings in effect along Louisiana coast | CBC News

Francine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barrelled toward…

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Toronto-area man files complaint against Laval, Que., police after violent arrest caught on video | CBC News
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September 10, 2024

Toronto-area man files complaint against Laval, Que., police after violent arrest caught on video | CBC News

A man from the Toronto area says he feared for…

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Halifax mother demands answers after school bus drops off young kids 4½ hours late | CBC News
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September 10, 2024

Halifax mother demands answers after school bus drops off young kids 4½ hours late | CBC News

A Halifax mother says she was left feeling terrified after…

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Leading business groups ask Liberals to send Air Canada pilot dispute to binding arbitration | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Leading business groups ask Liberals to send Air Canada pilot dispute to binding arbitration | CBC News

Dozens of Canadian business associations across the country have signed…

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'Good, bad and ugly': Love them or not, the new PWHL names give teams — and fans — identities | CBC Sports
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September 9, 2024

‘Good, bad and ugly’: Love them or not, the new PWHL names give teams — and fans — identities | CBC Sports

The Fleet, the Frost, the Victoire, the Sirens, the Charge and the Sceptres.In…

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Toronto Sceptres pull away from Boston Fleet to win PWHL opener
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September 9, 2024

Toronto Sceptres pull away from Boston Fleet to win PWHL opener

The Toronto Sceptres produced their version of Miller Time in…

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Princess of Wales finishes chemotherapy, says she's focused on staying 'cancer-free' | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Princess of Wales finishes chemotherapy, says she’s focused on staying ‘cancer-free’ | CBC News

Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she has finished her chemotherapy…

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Hockey community, family and friends mourn Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at funeral | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Hockey community, family and friends mourn Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at funeral | CBC News

The Gaudreau brothers died when they were struck by a…

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'Sexual predator' Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years for 4 counts of sexual assault | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

‘Sexual predator’ Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years for 4 counts of sexual assault | CBC News

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who was found guilty…

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Google ads are everywhere. Now they're being taken to court, too | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Google ads are everywhere. Now they’re being taken to court, too | CBC News

Alphabet’s Google will face antitrust prosecutors at trial on Monday…

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NDP defends Montréal byelection candidate over Palestinian flag on pamphlet | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

NDP defends Montréal byelection candidate over Palestinian flag on pamphlet | CBC News

The NDP is leaping to the defence of Montréal byelection…

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Some people with disabilities in B.C. say they're not looking for love because they fear losing benefits | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Some people with disabilities in B.C. say they’re not looking for love because they fear losing benefits | CBC News

People with disabilities face losing their provincial benefits if they…

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Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend as strike deadline nears | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend as strike deadline nears | CBC News

Air Canada is finalizing contingency plans to suspend most of…

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National security watchdog probing RCMP's decision not to probe Flight PS752, lawyer says | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

National security watchdog probing RCMP’s decision not to probe Flight PS752, lawyer says | CBC News

Relatives of some of those killed when Flight PS752 was…

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FIRST PERSON | Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

FIRST PERSON | Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth | CBC News

Linda Ewack said she struggled with self-acceptance for years, not…

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Amazon rejects plea to stop selling taxi roof signs as cab scam spreads across Canada | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Amazon rejects plea to stop selling taxi roof signs as cab scam spreads across Canada | CBC News

To curb a widespread debit card scam, the Canadian Taxi…

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