At least 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers are walking off the job after negotiations on a new labor deal failed overnight.
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In this edition of Current News, a new book examines the plight of immigrants held in US detention centers and the impact of an unexpected encounter in jail. Plus, Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open again, and President Trump vows the U.S. naval blockade against the country will continue. NPR’s Michele Kelemen reports.
What’s In The News: April 18, 2026
South Korea announces new missile launches. The NIO electric car company is bringing battery swapping stations to cities around the world.
