The American flag flies at half-staff when the country or a state is in mourning, according to USA.gov. Flags can be ordered to fly at half-staff by the president, a state governor or the mayor of ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A Venezuelan national was arrested over the weekend after authorities said he stole an American flag from a Clearwater post office and then lit it on fire. In an arrest ...

Why are flags at half-staff in Kentucky? The order honors the following servicemembers, according to the release: U.S. Army Pfc Tyler Ray, 34, of Louisville. Ray died Saturday, May 24.