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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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In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?
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April 12, 2026

In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?

With the future of free trade between Canada and the…

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There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry
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April 12, 2026

There’s a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada’s oil and gas industry

The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has…

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Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary's next prime minister?
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April 12, 2026

Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s next prime minister?

When Péter ​Magyar was a child, he taped a photo…

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Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary's 'illiberal' democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out
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April 11, 2026

Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary’s ‘illiberal’ democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out

Viktor Orbán has spent the last 16 years building an…

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Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre
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April 11, 2026

Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre

Joe Wood, a longtime Liverpool, N.S., resident, is being honoured…

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Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?
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April 11, 2026

Is Canada’s ‘Netflix tax’ worth the hassle it’s getting from the U.S.?

As U.S. lawmakers press the White House to examine whether…

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‘She clearly wanted help,' patient who saw woman collapse before Ontario hospital death tells inquest
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April 11, 2026

‘She clearly wanted help,’ patient who saw woman collapse before Ontario hospital death tells inquest

Heather Winterstein’s skin was discoloured and she was struggling to…

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Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup
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April 11, 2026

Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there’s a holdup

Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the…

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Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline
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April 11, 2026

Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline

A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in…

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Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn't working
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April 11, 2026

Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn’t working

Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was…

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U.S., Iran delegations head to Islamabad as Tehran demands measures before talks start
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April 10, 2026

U.S., Iran delegations head to Islamabad as Tehran demands measures before talks start

Iran’s negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace…

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Shelter-in-place lifted after chlorine gas exposure hospitalized 8 at Victoria swimming pool
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April 10, 2026

Shelter-in-place lifted after chlorine gas exposure hospitalized 8 at Victoria swimming pool

Hazmat incident wrap up: Crystal Pool chlorine gas release sends…

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Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That
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April 10, 2026

Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social posts, like his threat…

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Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026
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April 10, 2026

Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively…

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Nurse says she looked at woman '3 to 5 seconds,' staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital
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April 10, 2026

Nurse says she looked at woman ‘3 to 5 seconds,’ staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital

The triage nurse who initially assessed Heather Winterstein on the…

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Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was 'crying in pain' before she died, inquest hears
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April 10, 2026

Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was ‘crying in pain’ before she died, inquest hears

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsDay 11 of the…

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Ontario inquest hears how hospital system 'failed' Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help
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April 10, 2026

Ontario inquest hears how hospital system ‘failed’ Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsOfficials with Niagara Health…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
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April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
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April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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The ostrich con: Arguments to save birds from cull in B.C. were based on falsehoods, evidence shows
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April 10, 2026

The ostrich con: Arguments to save birds from cull in B.C. were based on falsehoods, evidence shows

What if the key to preventing the next global pandemic…

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We sent a toilet to the moon, too. It kept having issues
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April 10, 2026

We sent a toilet to the moon, too. It kept having issues

When we sent four humans 406,771 kilometres into space for…

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House
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April 9, 2026

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House

First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein…

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Legal arguments wrap up in Stronach sex assault trial, possible verdict in June
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April 9, 2026

Legal arguments wrap up in Stronach sex assault trial, possible verdict in June

Legal arguments in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman…

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She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent
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April 9, 2026

She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent

Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third…

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