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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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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists
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August 5, 2020

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists

An Israeli strike hit a main hospital in southern Gaza Monday,…

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Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation
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August 5, 2020

Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation

A double-strike by Israel that killed five journalists at a hospital…

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Israel is killing journalists and getting away with it, say advocates
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August 5, 2020

Israel is killing journalists and getting away with it, say advocates

A day and a half after an Israeli “double tap”…

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Israel's Supreme Court says Palestinian prisoners are not being fed enough
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August 5, 2020

Israel’s Supreme Court says Palestinian prisoners are not being fed enough

Israel’s Supreme Court on Sunday ruled that the government has…

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'Systematic destruction' of Gaza City taking place, UN chief says, as Israeli ground offensive underway
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August 5, 2020

‘Systematic destruction’ of Gaza City taking place, UN chief says, as Israeli ground offensive underway

The Israeli military began a ground offensive targeting Gaza City…

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Palestinians in Gaza City say sheltering at this hospital is their last hope
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August 5, 2020

Palestinians in Gaza City say sheltering at this hospital is their last hope

In Gaza City, the Al-Quds hospital still stands along the…

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Canada recognizes a Palestinian state. Israel condemns it. What does that mean for Palestinians?
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August 5, 2020

Canada recognizes a Palestinian state. Israel condemns it. What does that mean for Palestinians?

Last Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would recognize Palestinian…

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Trump's latest plan to end the war in Gaza contains the same tripwires as previous ones
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August 5, 2020

Trump’s latest plan to end the war in Gaza contains the same tripwires as previous ones

Despite Donald Trump’s hyperbole that his 20-point peace plan to…

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What Palestinians think of Trump's proposed ceasefire plan
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August 5, 2020

What Palestinians think of Trump’s proposed ceasefire plan

A day after U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime…

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Israel has a tight grip over access into Gaza — for foreign aid and journalists
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August 5, 2020

Israel has a tight grip over access into Gaza — for foreign aid and journalists

At the southern end of Gaza’s border with Israel, we…

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Britain's PM called pro-Palestinian rallies on Oct. 7 'un-British.' Hundreds took to the streets anyway
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August 5, 2020

Britain’s PM called pro-Palestinian rallies on Oct. 7 ‘un-British.’ Hundreds took to the streets anyway

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters, many of them university students, gathered in…

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At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes reported in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes reported in Gaza

Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza on Tuesday, killing at…

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Snowbirds to be grounded following 2026 season until new aircraft arrive
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May 17, 2020

Snowbirds to be grounded following 2026 season until new aircraft arrive

Canada’s iconic Snowbirds demonstration squadron will be grounded following the…

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A Halifax woman has spent years fighting for out-of-province care. Now she's ready to end her life | CBC News
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January 20, 2020

A Halifax woman has spent years fighting for out-of-province care. Now she’s ready to end her life | CBC News

As Jennifer Brady climbs into inflatable pants that cover from…

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