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When homosexuality was considered an illness, this late psychologist fought back
Dr. Charles Silverstein — a pioneering gay activist, LGBTQ-inclusive psychologist and a boundary-pushing author — has died at the age of 87. His friend and colleague Dr. Barabara Kapetanakes says he was warm, generous, and infinitely humble.
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'What about us?' Syrians hit by earthquake say the world has abandoned them
An activist in the rebel-held enclave says hundreds of people are trapped under the rubble, and nobody is coming to help them.
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He disappeared 46 years ago. Thanks to forensic genealogy, his family finally knows what happened
Steve Sotherden says he's been crying on and off since December, when police called with an unexpected update to his brother’s missing persons case.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Full episode audio for Feb. 8, 2023.
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Earthquake survivors in Turkey cling to hope as they wait in the cold and dark
CBC Radio's As It Happens spoke with two earthquake survivors in Turkey late Monday night, as they waited amid freezing temperatures and blackouts for some sign of news or aid.
As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition
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'They're telling us: We're watching,' military analyst says of suspected Chinese spy balloon
In a world with drones, planes and satellites, why would a government use a balloon for surveillance? The old-fashioned spy technology still has plenty of advantages, says military analyst Cedric Leighton, retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer.
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Canada's vow to take in 10,000 Uyghurs is not set in stone. But this MP is confident it will happen
Liberal MP Sameer Zuberi says he’s confident Canada will make good on its pledge to resettle thousands of Uyghurs fleeing persecution in China.
As It Happens: The Monday Edition
Full episode audio for Feb. 6, 2023.
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These males use all their energy trying to mate, then promptly die of exhaustion
Male northern quolls are what’s known as “suicidal reproducers,” which means they die after a single mating season, or about one year. The cause of this untimely demise was previously unknown. But now scientists believe they have the answer: sleep deprivation.
As It Happens: The Friday Edition
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Owner of Woke Breakfast & Coffee had no idea the name would be so fraught
When Carmen Quiroga opened Woke Breakfast & Coffee in Connecticut, she had no idea the word was politically charged.
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BBC Arabic radio, a 'lifeline' for listeners in many countries, is off the air
BBC Arabic has halted its terrestrial radio transmission after 85 years on the air. Hosam Sokkari, the former head of BBC Arabic, tells AIH host Nil Köksal this is a "loss for the BBC."
As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
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Postal workers can play a vital role in helping senior citizens: report
Dr. Samir Sinha says Canada Post mail carriers could help older people live safely and securely in their own homes by adding an elder care check-in to their delivery routes.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Full episode audio for Feb. 1, 2023.
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Canadian who studies finches and fish wins one of science's top prizes
Dolph Schluter is fascinated by the origins of species, whether it be the famous finches of the Galapagos or the "humble" threespine stickleback fish of B.C. Now he's being honoured with one of science's most prestigious awards, the Crafoord Prize in Bioscience.
As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition
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Doctors have nearly eradicated a 'terrifying' disease — without a cure or vaccine
When doctors first started trying to eradicate Guinea worm disease nearly four decades ago, more than 3.5 million people were infected. Last year, that number dropped to 13.
