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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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Food allergies can be triggered in infancy, a new review says. Here's how
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February 10, 2026

Food allergies can be triggered in infancy, a new review says. Here’s how

A new review of studies gives families and doctors a…

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Carney tells Trump Canadians paid for Gordie Howe bridge after president's social media eruption
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February 9, 2026

Carney tells Trump Canadians paid for Gordie Howe bridge after president’s social media eruption

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to his U.S….

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Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials
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February 9, 2026

Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials

The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing…

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Republicans were already losing Latino support. Then Trump went after Bad Bunny
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February 9, 2026

Republicans were already losing Latino support. Then Trump went after Bad Bunny

Donald Trump’s success in attracting a broad range of Americans…

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Toronto's newest transit line faces first rush-hour test
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February 9, 2026

Toronto’s newest transit line faces first rush-hour test

Little Jamaica property owner wants accountability for delaysDiana Lalor, who…

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Taxpayers complain of long waits for the CRA to fix its errors, deliver refunds
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February 9, 2026

Taxpayers complain of long waits for the CRA to fix its errors, deliver refunds

The Canada Revenue Agency is warning about processing delays for…

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Cubans wonder if they could be next after Venezuela as rumours swirl about U.S. talks
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February 9, 2026

Cubans wonder if they could be next after Venezuela as rumours swirl about U.S. talks

There are unconfirmed reports that secret talks have begun between…

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More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds
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February 9, 2026

More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds

A CBC investigation of RCMP disciplinary records reveals hundreds of…

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New faces and great expectations for 2026 Toronto Blue Jays
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February 9, 2026

New faces and great expectations for 2026 Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to winning a…

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#TheMoment Bad Bunny look-alikes faced off before the Super Bowl
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February 9, 2026

#TheMoment Bad Bunny look-alikes faced off before the Super Bowl

Juan Cavalleiro tells the National about the moment he placed…

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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance showcases love and Latino pride — and sparks Trump's scorn
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February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance showcases love and Latino pride — and sparks Trump’s scorn

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar took to an elaborate set…

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Doctor, virologist caution against attending large public gatherings if unvaccinated against measles
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February 8, 2026

Doctor, virologist caution against attending large public gatherings if unvaccinated against measles

With the number of measles cases in Manitoba swelling, experts…

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Despite disastrous crash, Lindsey Vonn’s return was neither selfish nor unwarranted
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February 8, 2026

Despite disastrous crash, Lindsey Vonn’s return was neither selfish nor unwarranted

All the emotions swirling around Lindsey Vonn’s crash, and questions…

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Apartment residents say fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of 11-year-old was preventable
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February 8, 2026

Apartment residents say fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of 11-year-old was preventable

A man who lives in a Regina apartment building says…

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Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?
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February 8, 2026

Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?

Some Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring….

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No desks, no strategy: Experts say government's latest return-to-office order ignores reality
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February 8, 2026

No desks, no strategy: Experts say government’s latest return-to-office order ignores reality

With federal public servants mandated to return to the office…

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No place for politics in F-35 cockpits as Canadian fighter jet pilots get ready to train at U.S. base
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February 8, 2026

No place for politics in F-35 cockpits as Canadian fighter jet pilots get ready to train at U.S. base

While procurement for Canada’s complete fighter jet fleet remains up…

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Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrasts
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February 7, 2026

Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrasts

This year’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots…

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Rob Lantz to return as P.E.I.'s premier after winning PC leadership
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February 7, 2026

Rob Lantz to return as P.E.I.’s premier after winning PC leadership

‘I’m glad to be at the end of the process,’…

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TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here's why
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February 7, 2026

TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here’s why

Thousands of creators are deleting TikTok and flocking elsewhere just…

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Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say
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February 7, 2026

Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say

Residents of remote communities along the Canada-U.S. border are asking…

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Why a 20-year-old study claiming a baby died from opioid poisoning through breast milk is still under fire
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February 7, 2026

Why a 20-year-old study claiming a baby died from opioid poisoning through breast milk is still under fire

A controversial Canadian medical paper, which pinned a baby’s death…

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I was an international student chasing stability but Canada made me question who I was
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February 7, 2026

I was an international student chasing stability but Canada made me question who I was

Pari Mokradi arrived in Canada full of hopes and dreams….

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Doctors ‘wrongly and excessively’ prescribed boy drugs before he died in Ont. couple's care, lawsuit claims
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February 7, 2026

Doctors ‘wrongly and excessively’ prescribed boy drugs before he died in Ont. couple’s care, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit, which alleges negligence and seeks over $4 million…

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