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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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Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government | CBC News

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured…

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Montreal byelection to have most candidates in federal election history | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Montreal byelection to have most candidates in federal election history | CBC News

Seventy-nine of the 91 candidates so far are linked to…

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'Staggering' $2 million employee theft lands London Drugs merchandise handler in jail | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

‘Staggering’ $2 million employee theft lands London Drugs merchandise handler in jail | CBC News

London Drugs hired Carlos Cenon Santos as a “merchandise handler.”…

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Oasis is back for a tour, ending 15-year hiatus | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Oasis is back for a tour, ending 15-year hiatus | CBC News

One of Britain’s biggest bands, Oasis, is finally reuniting for…

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Banff's pedestrian zone to be dismantled after Labour Day long weekend | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Banff’s pedestrian zone to be dismantled after Labour Day long weekend | CBC News

Following a public vote earlier this month, Banff town council…

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Riskiest SpaceX mission to date delayed after helium leak | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Riskiest SpaceX mission to date delayed after helium leak | CBC News

The launch of SpaceX’s four-person Polaris Dawn mission will be…

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Chasing a record, at the whims of the sea, 2 kayakers paddle around Newfoundland in 49 days | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Chasing a record, at the whims of the sea, 2 kayakers paddle around Newfoundland in 49 days | CBC News

Two kayakers reached new horizons this summer, paddling by every…

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Recent bot campaign backing Poilievre shows AI easily accessible for political messaging: report | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Recent bot campaign backing Poilievre shows AI easily accessible for political messaging: report | CBC News

A suspected bot campaign surrounding a recent Pierre Poilievre event…

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Like it or not — more of us are bagging our own groceries | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Like it or not — more of us are bagging our own groceries | CBC News

It’s apparent that Canadians bagging their own groceries has become…

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Toronto EV driver can't use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Toronto EV driver can’t use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions | CBC News

A Toronto-based Uber driver spends nearly half an hour most…

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Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada’s flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony | CBC Sports

Basketball player Pat Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon, who have…

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Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony | CBC Sports

Click on the video player above to watch live coverage…

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Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins its first two medals, plus who to watch on Friday | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins its first two medals, plus who to watch on Friday | CBC Sports

This is a web version of CBC Sports’ daily newsletter,…

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Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris | CBC Sports

Canada’s Greg Stewart successfully defended his Paralympic title in the…

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Aurélie Rivard wins 3rd straight Paralympic title in women's S10 400m freestyle | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Aurélie Rivard wins 3rd straight Paralympic title in women’s S10 400m freestyle | CBC Sports

Canada’s Aurélie Rivard swam to her third consecutive Paralympic gold…

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Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men's T34 800m | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men’s T34 800m | CBC Sports

Austin Smeenk rang the bell with gusto.The Canadian wheelchair racer…

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How Canadian researchers are trying to win the battle against a stubborn wheat disease
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August 24, 2024

How Canadian researchers are trying to win the battle against a stubborn wheat disease

Of the myriad diseases that threaten wheat, Canada’s largest field…

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Ontario bans drug consumption sites near schools, child-care centres | CBC News
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August 20, 2024

Ontario bans drug consumption sites near schools, child-care centres | CBC News

Ontario has banned supervised drug consumption sites within 200 metres…

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EV sales are still growing. So why are carmakers pulling back? | CBC News
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August 18, 2024

EV sales are still growing. So why are carmakers pulling back? | CBC News

Some of the headlines about electric vehicles lately might give…

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What the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles means for Canadians | CBC News
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August 18, 2024

What the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles means for Canadians | CBC News

Canada’s new tariff on electric vehicles from China will reverberate through…

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ANALYSIS | Harris's debut campaign interview: Spring cleaning for her political resumé | CBC News
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August 18, 2024

ANALYSIS | Harris’s debut campaign interview: Spring cleaning for her political resumé | CBC News

Kamala Harris’s first sit-down interview as a presidential candidate won’t…

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Taylor Swift fans priced out of accommodations after hotel, Airbnb costs spike 10 times higher
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August 8, 2024

Taylor Swift fans priced out of accommodations after hotel, Airbnb costs spike 10 times higher

Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat…

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Taylor Swift is shaping our culture. How did that happen?
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August 8, 2024

Taylor Swift is shaping our culture. How did that happen?

To some of her fans, she’s more than a pop…

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ANALYSIS | Harris toys with Trump in U.S. presidential debate | CBC News
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July 31, 2024

ANALYSIS | Harris toys with Trump in U.S. presidential debate | CBC News

Kamala Harris exorcised the ghosts of June. After needling Donald…

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