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Amazon Faces Union Vote at North Carolina Warehouse
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Amazon believes its workers should have a direct relationship with the company.Inc. - 2d -
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A winter storm warning is still in effect for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia after a major ice storm hit the area, complicating ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
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