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Why are flags at half-staff in Arizona? Here's what to know after passing of Pope Francis
Flags were ordered to be flown at half staff in Arizona on Monday, April 21, 2025. Here's why and the difference between half ...
Why are US flags at half-staff in Mississippi? What to know after death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff until the pontiff is ...
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See how the ship gets in the bottle
Every time I see one of these, I wonder, "How did they get that toy ship into that glass bottle?" This video shows how it's ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website, flags are flown at half-staff on scheduled holidays and events ...
Why are flags at half-staff today and this week?
Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of burial for Pope Francis. Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica. His ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
Gov. Josh Stein has ordered U.S. and N.C. state flags at state institutions to fly at half-staff through April 26.
Flags at half-staff in Nevada, across U.S. for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday, April 21, at the Vatican at age 88 -- the day after Easter ...