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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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This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open
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May 9, 2026

This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

Residents of Rolling Hills, Alta., have purchased the trailer that…

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The Toronto Tempo's inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions
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May 9, 2026

The Toronto Tempo’s inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions

The Toronto Tempo’s first WNBA regular season game was tight,…

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Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel
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May 9, 2026

Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel

A diplomatic row over a shipload of wheat and barley…

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Busy city life ground us down. Our move to the prairies gave us the quiet we needed
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May 9, 2026

Busy city life ground us down. Our move to the prairies gave us the quiet we needed

Shandean Reid and her husband worked hard to make a…

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A Toronto man could become the 1st Canadian cured of HIV thanks to rare bone marrow treatment
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May 9, 2026

A Toronto man could become the 1st Canadian cured of HIV thanks to rare bone marrow treatment

A man known as the “Toronto patient” could become the…

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Call transcripts shed light on military police's alleged mishandling of suicide
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May 9, 2026

Call transcripts shed light on military police’s alleged mishandling of suicide

It took more than six hours for military police to…

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Celebrities are popping up all over Broadway. Is it making theatre worse?
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May 9, 2026

Celebrities are popping up all over Broadway. Is it making theatre worse?

As it becomes more common to see celebrities involved in…

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Britain's Starmer weakened and Labour exposed in local elections
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May 9, 2026

Britain’s Starmer weakened and Labour exposed in local elections

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer moved quickly to acknowledge a…

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For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker
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May 8, 2026

For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker

As tanks rumbled through Moscow’s Red Square during the Victory…

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Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire
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May 8, 2026

Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of winning…

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Winnipeg-based retailer to liquidate all Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores
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May 8, 2026

Winnipeg-based retailer to liquidate all Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all…

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B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop 'Cancer Guy' from dispensing medical advice
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May 8, 2026

B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop ‘Cancer Guy’ from dispensing medical advice

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is seeking…

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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread
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May 8, 2026

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company…

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Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say
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May 8, 2026

Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say

By all accounts, the cruise industry is thriving, and tourism…

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Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections
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May 7, 2026

Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections

The federal privacy watchdog says there have been more than…

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Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?
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May 7, 2026

Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said wages are rising faster…

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They shared their fears about high-speed rail. Then their comments disappeared
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May 7, 2026

They shared their fears about high-speed rail. Then their comments disappeared

A teenager worried about his family’s home and an 84-year-old…

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Stores across Sudbury, Ont., sell out of bottled water as advisory continues
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May 7, 2026

Stores across Sudbury, Ont., sell out of bottled water as advisory continues

Sudbury restaurants adjust under the advisoryLiana Bacon’s downtown café Books…

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N.L. man accused of killing his estranged wife tells trial her disappearance was hard on him
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May 7, 2026

N.L. man accused of killing his estranged wife tells trial her disappearance was hard on him

What to know about Dean Penney’s testimony todayDean Penney sat…

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Dean Penney tells 1st-degree murder trial he felt forced by sting to 'make up a story'
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May 7, 2026

Dean Penney tells 1st-degree murder trial he felt forced by sting to ‘make up a story’

What to know about Dean Penney’s testimony on MondayWhat was…

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The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss
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May 7, 2026

The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss

Changes to gambling laws in 2021 have given rise to…

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The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone
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May 7, 2026

The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone

Canada’s military is quietly deploying counter-drone defences at ports and…

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These students are limiting their own smartphone, social media and tech use. Here's why
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May 7, 2026

These students are limiting their own smartphone, social media and tech use. Here’s why

Some young Canadians are getting more intentional with their technology…

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Drones, CCTV cameras and extra transit in Vancouver's World Cup plan
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May 6, 2026

Drones, CCTV cameras and extra transit in Vancouver’s World Cup plan

FIFA World Cup: Drones, cameras among heightened security measuresMay 5|Duration…

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