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US forces conduct strikes in Iran, Centcom says

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U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday said U.S. forces fired "defensive strikes" in southern Iran amid discussions to bring the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran to an end. These strikes were intended "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" — specifically boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, Navy Capt. Tim [...]
Ryan Mancini and The Hill

Crowds Turn Out for Alton's 159th Annual Memorial Day Parade

21 hours 52 minutes ago
ALTON - Crowds gathered in Alton on Monday, May 25, 2026, for the city’s 159th consecutive Annual Alton Memorial Day Parade, continuing what organizers described as a longstanding community tradition. The parade, held on Memorial Day in Alton, marked another year of participation from residents and local groups, according to Steve Schwartz, a parade spokesperson. “The crowd comes out year after year. We always have great participation from the community coming out and watching th