Each order carries its own reason, tied to people or causes that have left a lasting imprint locally or nationally.

Flags will fly at half-staff across six states this weekend to mark local losses and commemorate public service. Local officials have given orders to honor a series of recent tragedies and ...

Flags are flying at half-staff across five U.S. states this weekend. These gestures of remembrance and mourning honor victims of tragedy, public servants, and military personnel in ceremonies observed ...