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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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Conservatives to move non-confidence motion against Liberal government in the new year
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June 23, 2024

Conservatives to move non-confidence motion against Liberal government in the new year

The Conservatives say they will move a motion of non-confidence…

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The Conservatives have a plan to bring down the Liberal government. Will it work?
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June 23, 2024

The Conservatives have a plan to bring down the Liberal government. Will it work?

The Conservatives have shared their latest plan to bring down…

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Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau to step down as leader
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June 23, 2024

Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau to step down as leader

The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin…

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Quebec Liberal caucus wants Trudeau to resign: sources
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June 23, 2024

Quebec Liberal caucus wants Trudeau to resign: sources

Quebec MPs are adding to the pressure on Prime Minister…

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Marco Mendicino, Liberal MP and former cabinet minister, won't seek re-election
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June 23, 2024

Marco Mendicino, Liberal MP and former cabinet minister, won’t seek re-election

Liberal MP Marco Mendicino will not seek re-election, saying it’s “the…

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Liberal MPs to meet next week as calls for Trudeau to leave intensify
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June 23, 2024

Liberal MPs to meet next week as calls for Trudeau to leave intensify

Liberal MPs will gather next week for a special national…

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Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview
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June 23, 2024

Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist…

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Joe Biden pardons son Hunter of gun, tax convictions, despite promise he wouldn't do so
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June 12, 2024

Joe Biden pardons son Hunter of gun, tax convictions, despite promise he wouldn’t do so

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday night pardoned his son, Hunter,…

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MPs question airline CEOs on carry-on baggage fees
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June 2, 2024

MPs question airline CEOs on carry-on baggage fees

Four airline CEOs will face questions about carry-on baggage fees when…

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These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board
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June 2, 2024

These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn’t let it on board

A pair of classical musicians, including famed British cellist Sheku…

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Air Canada passengers repeatedly overcharged for baggage, but airline faces no fines
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June 2, 2024

Air Canada passengers repeatedly overcharged for baggage, but airline faces no fines

Rob Eedson of Ottawa figured he’d spring for a small…

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WestJet tried to silence couple fighting for compensation after airline cancelled their flight
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May 5, 2024

WestJet tried to silence couple fighting for compensation after airline cancelled their flight

Anna and Russell Gurney knew something was wrong when their phones pinged…

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Rooftop solar power is good for the environment, but it might not save you money | CBC News
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April 22, 2024

Rooftop solar power is good for the environment, but it might not save you money | CBC News

The cost of solar panels has plunged in the past…

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Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio
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April 22, 2024

Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio

Quirks and Quarks54:00Overheated – a Quirks & Quarks special about…

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In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News

Olga Chernyshova’s family runs a grocery store in the port…

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This Canadian was wounded fighting for Ukraine. Here's his survival story | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

This Canadian was wounded fighting for Ukraine. Here’s his survival story | CBC News

The group of battle-hardened soldiers fighting for Ukraine had only…

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Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared?
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April 11, 2024

Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared?

On Tuesday, just hours after Ukraine appeared to have fired U.S.-made ballistic…

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Putin says Russia fired 'hypersonic ballistic missile' at Ukraine in response to use of U.S., British weapons
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April 11, 2024

Putin says Russia fired ‘hypersonic ballistic missile’ at Ukraine in response to use of U.S., British weapons

Russia President Vladimir Putin says Moscow fired a new medium-range…

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The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
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April 11, 2024

The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia’s economy really in trouble?

The lead story on the front page of Tuesday’s edition…

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Ukrainian soldiers have been ordered to keep holding Kursk — as Russia races to take it back
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April 11, 2024

Ukrainian soldiers have been ordered to keep holding Kursk — as Russia races to take it back

Russian defence officials say its military has retaken three villages in the…

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Russia fires nearly 300 drones and missiles in attack on Ukraine energy sector, Kyiv says
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April 11, 2024

Russia fires nearly 300 drones and missiles in attack on Ukraine energy sector, Kyiv says

Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday,…

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Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch
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April 11, 2024

Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch

Two years after Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly declared she…

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Facing exhaustion and North Korean troops, Ukraine's soldiers say the war needs to end
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April 11, 2024

Facing exhaustion and North Korean troops, Ukraine’s soldiers say the war needs to end

As soldiers fighting for Ukraine try to hold onto the…

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Ukraine war becomes a testing ground for drones that can evade jamming systems
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April 11, 2024

Ukraine war becomes a testing ground for drones that can evade jamming systems

In a field on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine, a drone…

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