Flags will fly at half-staff across at least five states on Friday and the weekend.

The coordinated gestures reflect a broader American tradition of paying tribute during moments of significant loss.

Governor Hochul honors the Phoenicia Fire District commissioner who had dedicated over four decades to public service in military, law enforcement and fire service roles.

Gov. Kay Ivey ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the state capitol and throughout Alabama in memory of Ella Cook who was killed in the weekend mass shooting at Brown University.

To remember the 20 children and six adults who died in the Sandy Hook school shooting, flags will fly at half-staff in ...

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized flags to be flown at half-staff throughout the state through the end of the week in ...

Private citizens are encouraged, but not required, to lower their personal flags in accordance with state proclamations.

Hawaii Island Mayor Kimo Alameda ordered flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who ...

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As the morning light filtered into Chevra Kadisha Memorial Hall, in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, mourners gathered to ...

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