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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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Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal
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April 5, 2026

Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal

In the 19th century, Italian prince, banker and collector Alessandro…

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German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years
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April 4, 2026

German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years

Collien Fernandes says her husband spread pornographic deepfakes of her…

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Judge orders Sask. Human Rights Commission to hear complaint about hospital kiosk language policy
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April 4, 2026

Judge orders Sask. Human Rights Commission to hear complaint about hospital kiosk language policy

A Court of King’s Bench judge has ordered the Saskatchewan…

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When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know
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April 4, 2026

When did Easter become ‘spring Christmas’? Stressed parents would like to know

If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact…

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How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
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April 4, 2026

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the…

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Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say
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April 4, 2026

Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say

As the health authority in Quebec’s Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for…

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Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for 'champagne of teas' is going flat as drought dulls its flavour
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April 4, 2026

Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for ‘champagne of teas’ is going flat as drought dulls its flavour

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest…

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Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
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April 3, 2026

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), a rare but…

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Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?
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April 3, 2026

Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?

The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation…

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What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season
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April 3, 2026

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even…

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Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model
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April 3, 2026

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily…

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Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
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April 3, 2026

Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government’s second attempt at giving police and spies…

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Pam Bondi's loyalty to Trump wasn't enough to keep her job. Here's why
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April 2, 2026

Pam Bondi’s loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to keep her job. Here’s why

For more than a year, Pam Bondi violated the norms…

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Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate
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April 2, 2026

Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a…

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Alberta tables bill to reduce child access to sexually explicit images in public libraries
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April 2, 2026

Alberta tables bill to reduce child access to sexually explicit images in public libraries

The Alberta government is looking to make changes in all…

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Gaza family says toddler released from Israeli custody found with cigarette burn marks
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April 2, 2026

Gaza family says toddler released from Israeli custody found with cigarette burn marks

On March 19, the day before Eid al-Fitr, Osama Abu…

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Legault speaks on French in Montreal, Quebec identity in final question period as premier
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April 2, 2026

Legault speaks on French in Montreal, Quebec identity in final question period as premier

François Legault is attending his last question period at the…

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Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves
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April 2, 2026

Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves

Radio-Canada’s Enquête program has uncovered a major Quebec maple syrup…

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Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins
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April 2, 2026

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins

With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans…

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If court halts separatists' referendum bid, they'll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway
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April 2, 2026

If court halts separatists’ referendum bid, they’ll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway

A First Nation’s injunction request, to be heard April 7,…

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Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit
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April 2, 2026

Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit

A private company that’s received more than $184 million in…

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Mary Walsh looks back at ambushing Canadian politicians, including the time she 'screwed up'
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April 1, 2026

Mary Walsh looks back at ambushing Canadian politicians, including the time she ‘screwed up’

Canadian comedy icon Mary Walsh looks back at her life…

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Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance
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April 1, 2026

Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance

Supreme Court justices, with Donald Trump breaking historical precedent by…

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North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability
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April 1, 2026

North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability

Ever since becoming leader in 2011, North Korean Leader Kim…

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