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The Ancient Battlefield That Launched the Legend of Hannibal

Two years before the Carthaginian general crossed the Alps, he won a decisive victory at the Battle of the Tagus




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What Does Your Sourdough Starter Smell Like? Science Wants to Know

A citizen science project aims to chart the microbial diversity present in starters all over the world




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Researchers Uncover New Evidence That Warrior Women Inspired Legend of Mulan

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia




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Come What May




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Murkowski: Focus is on AK issues: Not on ‘what’s coming up in November’




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What American Travel Looked Like Before COVID-19

Despite historic setbacks similar to today's, Americans have become more dedicated travelers




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That Wanaka Sunset

Sunset at Lake Wanaka




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What's up there?

Part of an extended family of lions, this little lion cub practiced his climbing skills in a tree. Trying to judge what was above him, he looked up, giving me an adorable shot.




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Chatting

Two lama are chatting on the middle of the road




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What Made Emmett Ashford, Major League Baseball's First Black Umpire, an American Hero

During his 20-year professional career, his boisterous style endeared him to fans but rankled traditionalists




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The 'Hard Hat Riot' of 1970 Pitted Construction Workers Against Anti-War Protesters

The Kent State shootings further widened the chasm among a citizenry divided over the Vietnam War




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The Weird Thrills That Americans Pursued in the 1920s

In the 1920s, the U.S. was in full thrill-seeking mode. From horse-diving (you have to see it to believe it) to barnstorming. And at the center of many of these activities were a group of daring young women.




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The Roman Wall That Split Britain Into Two Parts

Hadrian’s Wall was a 73 mile barrier stretching from coast to coast, splitting the warlike north of Britain from the more docile south. It was the Roman Empire’s way of imposing peace in a hostile land




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The 1919 World Series Fix That Tarnished America's Pastime

The Chicago White Sox were heavy favorites going into the 1919 World Series. But they were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds - and it soon became clear that the game was rigged




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What Kind of Damage Can a Medieval War Hammer Do?

A contemporary weapons expert is about to test a medieval war hammer on a steel breastplate from that era. The aim is to find out how much damage this fearsome instrument of death could deal.




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Music that matters: Aubyn O'Grady

Aubyn O'Grady, program director of the School of Visual Arts in Dawson City, seeks musical inspiration from some very interesting places.



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What do New Brunswick’s border rules look like and how are they enforced?

Now that the New Brunswick COVID-19 curve is flat, risk lies at the borders. What’s considered essential and non-essential travel, and how is New Brunswick making sure people coming in are following safety rules?




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The moments that make it all worth it 

"If you are starting out on the language and culture learning journey or if you have been at it a while and are feeling tired and despondent, I encourage you to persevere. To stick with it and pray for strength to continue. Keep asking questions and keep learning about the culture," urges Beth.




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'They don’t understand what love is'

Noy shares her journey of experiencing God's love for herself and forgiving the community that persecuted her family.




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The Loop: What's possible in a pandemic?

Take a listen to Episode 9 of CBC Edmonton's new podcast, The Loop.



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Our pupil can follow rhythms that arise in the environment

When we find something particularly beautiful or impressive, we literally get big eyes: Our pupils dilate. The pupil controls how much light enters the eye and falls on the retina.




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Maybe this is what N.S. needs? An upbeat rap video about a nursing home

Classified released a music video for his song, Good News, this week featuring a pack of kids hanging out with seniors at a continuing care home in Enfield, N.S. It was filmed before the COVID-19 outbreak in the province.



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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Saturday

Grim projections, travel rules and feeling safe while shopping at your local market — here's what's going on today.



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Ten Top Chefs Share What They Are Cooking While in Isolation

Here’s some culinary inspiration as you wait out a global pandemic




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What's Up

American Art, African Culture and Mardi Gras




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Winnipeg-born hockey players get cut, investigated by teams for comments on group chat

A group of Winnipeg-born hockey players connected with a sexist group chat are being either let go from their teams or investigated, after screenshots from the private chat were made public earlier this week.



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For people struggling with addiction and homelessness, compassion may be the hand up that's needed

"Recovery is not for the faint-hearted," says recovering addict Jeremy Raven. And sometimes, something as simple as a kind word may be the hand up that someone who is struggling needs, he says.



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Study Reveals E-Commerce Shopping Patterns That Hint at New Normal

Consumers and companies worldwide have ramped up online ordering for software products and digital goods as they struggle to improve productivity and security while working remotely and spending more time at home. The sharp spike in online commerce aligns with the timing of the current global pandemic. Software-based offerings accounted for the highest levels of growth.




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COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Saturday, May 9

The owner of P.E.I. Brewing Co., the oldest craft brewery on P.E.I., says the business went from preparing for its best year to its worst year.



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Trump Hates Having Too Many Voters

Suddenly, the White House loves Bernie Sanders.




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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday, May 9

CBC Ottawa's latest roundup of key points during the coronavirus pandemic.



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The tragedy that cancelled the 1961 world figure skating championship

With this year's worlds cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rob Pizzo looks at the last time the event didn't happen.




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Raftaar: Our biggest contribution will be to acknowledge the fact that the COVID warriors are doing a brilliant job

"I have tied up with several NGO’s like Parivartan the change who donate food to over 500 people every day as well with welfare organisations like 4dogsakeindia where we feed over 200 street dogs."



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What's next for U.S. women's soccer team after unequal pay lawsuit denied

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial.







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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Waterloo region on May 7

More than 400 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Waterloo region, new numbers released by Region of Waterloo Public Health Thursday morning showed.



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Seeds of hope: Spring on the farm brings new beginnings, no matter what we've gone through

As a farmer, spring means a fresh start, a chance for new life, hope and opportunities.



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Vancouver Asian Film Festival launches anti-racism video campaign in wake of rising hate crimes

Hate crimes against Vancouver's Asian communities have increased since the early days of the outbreak and the #Elimin8hate campaign is an effort to combat that and comfort victims.



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What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. on May 8, 2020

B.C.'s unemployment rate grew by over four points in the month of April due to COVID-19, rising to 11.5 per cent.



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This is what a trip to the dentist could look like in B.C. when offices reopen

Dentists in B.C. are trying to figure out how they might reopen by May 19 as the province begins to loosen restrictions after flattening the infection curve during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. on May 9, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will give her daily briefing at noon.



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5 charts that show how COVID-19 has changed Metro Vancouver

There's no question that COVID-19 has uprooted the lives of people across Metro Vancouver and around the world. Data can be one way to show how, exactly, the pandemic has changed the way we move and operate in our daily lives.  



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What it's like to wait for a lung transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lindsay Forsyth Brochu thought by now she'd have the double-lung transplant she's been waiting for. But she had the misfortune being put on the waitlist the day after most surgeries were suspended in Ontario due to COVID-19.



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CBC Windsor May 7 COVID-19 update: Here's what's happening today

Here's a look at what's happening in our area on Thursday, May 7.



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CBC Windsor May 8 COVID-19 update: Here's what's happening today

Here's a look at what's happening in our area on Friday, May 8.



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Cardinal tries to disavow petition that raises conspiracies about coronavirus lockdowns

Cardinal Robert Sarah, head of the Vatican's liturgy office, claims he never signed a petition claiming the coronavirus is an over-hyped "pretext" to deprive the faithful of Mass.




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COVID-19 pandemic unleashing 'tsunami of hate,' says UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday the coronavirus pandemic keeps unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scaremongering" and appealed for "an all-out effort to end hate speech globally."




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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, May 8

With the effects of the pandemic playing out differently across the province, it's unlikely that all areas will reopen on the same timeline.



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