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Yes, the Web is littered with the corpses of failed online grocers. But AmazonFresh doesn't have to be a cash cow for the retail giant, because Amazon can also drop off books with your bananas. And for consumers, it could mean convenience, no minimum fees, pre-dawn drop-off and maybe even delivery of local, artisanal goods.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced Wednesday the release of a full-color tablet device called Fire, as well as three new Kindle E-Ink models starting at $79.

The company said that Roy Price has been placed on leave after allegations surfaced that he lewdly propositioned a female show producer at a Comic-Con event in 2015.

The FTC and 17 states have accused Amazon of using tactics to maintain a monopoly. Independent vendors who do business selling products on Amazon face serious challenges to compete on the platform.

Amazon Key, which requires a smart lock and Amazon's new Cloud Cam security camera, would allow deliveries to be placed inside. Eventually, it could be used to let in contractors or pet sitters.

Scott talks with Mike Daisey, a former employee of Amazon.com who has produced a one-man show about his short career at Amazon. The show is called 21 Dog Years: Doing Time at Amazon.com. It can be seen in its entirety on the web at http://mikedaisey.com.

The news release touting Amazon Books' opening day includes a detail that's unusual for the online retailer: where customers can park.

Amazon's stock value dropped after President Trump tweeted criticism of it. Antitrust expert Lina Khan of the Open Markets Institute tells NPR's Korva Coleman how Amazon might face regulation.

It's little known that the CIA uses Amazon Web Services to store its data, and, now, it's the favorite for a big-money Pentagon contract to do the same. Amazon's tentacles go to other agencies, too.

As the busy holiday shopping season looms, the giant retailer raised its minimum order from $25 to $35. The change took effect Monday, the company says.