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Amazon workers celebrate in New York after they voted to form the first US union at the e-commerce giant, a milestone at a company that has steadfastly opposed organized labor in its massive workforce. Employees at the Staten Island JFK8 warehouse voted 2,654 to 2,131 in support of the unionizing drive, according to a tally of ballots from the National Labor Relations Board. IMAGES
President Joe Biden welcomes a vote by Amazon employees in New York to form the first US union at the online commerce giant, White House press secretary tells reporters. "The president was glad to see workers ensure their voices are heard with respect to important workplace decisions," Jen Psaki says. SOUNDBITE
"On Sunday, I very much look forward to the debate in Arizona with my friend, Joe Biden," says Bernie Sanders. Pressure was mounting on Sanders to end his campaign as Biden inflicted defeats in Mississippi, Missouri, Idaho and Michigan, carving a clear path to becoming the Democratic standard bearer in a potentially bruising matchup with Trump. SOUNDBITE
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his wife Jane O’Meara Sanders cast their ballots in Burlington, as the Vermont senator seeks to cement his lead over his challengers in their White House race on Super Tuesday. IMAGES
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders thanks New Hampshire "for a great victory", as US networks project he will win the state's primary election. With nearly 90 percent of ballots counted, Sanders -- the flag-bearer for the party's progressive wing -- has 26 percent of votes, with Indiana ex-mayor Pete Buttigieg narrowly trailing on 24.3 percent and fellow Midwesterner Amy Klobuchar on 19.9 percent. IMAGES
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders claims victory in the Iowa Caucus popular, initial vote. "We are now at a point with some 97% of the precincts reporting where our campaign is winning the popular, initial vote by some 6,000 votes," he tells the room, "we here in northern New England call that a victory." Sanders was speaking at a news conference in Manchester, New Hampshire, after Democratic Party chairman Tom Perez demanded a review of the results of the Iowa caucuses after the first contest to choose the party presidential nominee was marred by major technical problems. The final results of the Iowa Caucus are yet to be released, and some doubts have been raised about the accuracy of the returns released so far. SOUNDBITE
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