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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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Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold
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February 20, 2026

Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold

Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women…

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Stronach's lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial
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February 20, 2026

Stronach’s lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial

The lawyer for Frank Stronach accused one of the complainants…

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Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees
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February 20, 2026

Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees

The on-site management of a Canadian mining company in Mexico…

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Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know
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February 20, 2026

Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know

Located just a short flight away from one of his…

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Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online
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February 20, 2026

Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says the way Ontario’s Special Investigations…

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Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event
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February 19, 2026

Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event

The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in…

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'Like lamb to a slaughter': Woman tells court details of alleged sexual assault by Frank Stronach
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February 19, 2026

‘Like lamb to a slaughter’: Woman tells court details of alleged sexual assault by Frank Stronach

A woman said it’s hard to live with the fact…

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Some employers using foreign worker program facing bigger fines for violations
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February 19, 2026

Some employers using foreign worker program facing bigger fines for violations

Amid increasing scrutiny on the use of Canada’s temporary foreign…

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Non-binary client wins discrimination case against Montreal-area hair salon
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February 19, 2026

Non-binary client wins discrimination case against Montreal-area hair salon

Quebec’s Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a Montreal-area hair salon…

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Were you an Anne Geddes baby in the '90s? The photographer wants to hear from you
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February 18, 2026

Were you an Anne Geddes baby in the ’90s? The photographer wants to hear from you

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Down in the…

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IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers' graves to destroy Gaza tunnel
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February 18, 2026

IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers’ graves to destroy Gaza tunnel

The Israel Defence Forces have given CBC News an official…

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What did we learn from Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model?
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February 18, 2026

What did we learn from Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model?

Did the Netflix docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top…

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Canada should do more to screen visitors from China: former CSIS analyst
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February 18, 2026

Canada should do more to screen visitors from China: former CSIS analyst

A new report outlines how several countries are engaging in…

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Heart, work and desperation: What an underdog Canadian team needs to do to win Olympic gold
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February 18, 2026

Heart, work and desperation: What an underdog Canadian team needs to do to win Olympic gold

It hasn’t been a perfect Olympic tournament for Canada. At…

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Frustrated families demand changes to Manitoba’s adult abuse registry
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February 18, 2026

Frustrated families demand changes to Manitoba’s adult abuse registry

Families are demanding change to Manitoba’s adult abuse registry, saying…

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A sex offender receives gender surgery. A court will decide if she should be transferred to a women’s prison
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February 18, 2026

A sex offender receives gender surgery. A court will decide if she should be transferred to a women’s prison

A transgender woman incarcerated as a dangerous offender for sex…

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Russia, Ukraine exchange damaging volleys ahead of trilateral talks with U.S.
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February 17, 2026

Russia, Ukraine exchange damaging volleys ahead of trilateral talks with U.S.

Russian forces pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure before a new round…

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Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights champion who fought for social and economic justice, dead at 84
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February 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights champion who fought for social and economic justice, dead at 84

Jesse Jackson, the Martin Luther King protégé whose two bids…

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Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospital
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February 17, 2026

Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospital

A 60-year-old man with Down syndrome has been living in…

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Transport Canada documents raise concerns over forever chemicals as far back as 1984
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February 17, 2026

Transport Canada documents raise concerns over forever chemicals as far back as 1984

Files obtained through access to information confirm Transport Canada was…

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Paid out of pocket for a fender-bender? Fine, but the law says you have to tell your insurer
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February 17, 2026

Paid out of pocket for a fender-bender? Fine, but the law says you have to tell your insurer

For some reason, not a lot of people know that…

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How hard are Winter Olympic sports? These two ladies set off to find out
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February 17, 2026

How hard are Winter Olympic sports? These two ladies set off to find out

Anne Lefebvre and Jenn Wroe are attempting to try every…

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Determined and desperate, Canada captain Poulin wills her team back to another Olympic final
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February 17, 2026

Determined and desperate, Canada captain Poulin wills her team back to another Olympic final

A dominant American team that’s allowed only one goal all…

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Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say
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February 16, 2026

Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say

Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers…

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