A new agreement has been reached to end wildcat strikes by New York State correctional officers, with officers expected to return to work following negotiations with state officials and the union. The agreement includes a 90-day pause on some provisions of the HALT Act and allows for the closure of prison sections if staffing shortages reach 30 percent. The strikes, which led to the deployment of National Guard troops and multiple prisoner deaths, have resulted in the firing of dozens of participating officers and sergeants.
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2 people found dead along Arkansas hiking trail in a suspected homicide, officials say
Two individuals, a 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, were found dead in Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, prompting an investigation into a suspected homicide by the Arkansas State Police. A white male suspect, seen driving a black sedan with a possibly obscured license plate, is being sought, while the FBI is offering assistance in the case. Want More Context? ๐
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