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The Labor Department has cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe at three warehouses. Federal safety inspectors found workers at high risk of lower back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

Music Critic Charles de Ledesma reviews two new CD releases feature music indigenous to the Amazon rainforest -- including the ancient chants of the Waorani [wow-RAH-nee] Indians, who are native to Ecuador. But the tribe doesnt want any more visitors, they only want people to understand their struggle for survival. Charles de Ledesma follows music trends from London. The albums are "Waorani Waaponi" and "Ambient Amazon". Tumi Music can be reached in Bath, England, 8-9 New Bond Street Place, Bath BA1 1BH ENGLAND, 011-44-225-462-367. (4:30) (IN S

Leaders of the countries that make up the Amazon say it's time for the rich countries of the world to pay to protect the threatened rainforest. They are meeting Aug. 8 and 9 in Brazil.

Mayor Mark Stodola had said his city would pursue a chance to become Amazon's second headquarters. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Stodola about the Arkansas city's change of heart.

Amazon dominates online sales, but in the early days of e-commerce, a traditional retail giant almost crushed them.

Some sellers are not offering discounts this year because they are already dealing with higher costs.

The Digital Services Act, one half of an overhaul for the European Union's digital rulebook, helps cement Europe's reputation as the global leader in efforts to rein in the power of digital platforms.

Under pressure to improve worker rights, Amazon has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board to allow its employees to freely organize — and without retaliation.