US, state flags to fly at half staff through Sunday: Here’s why

DENVER (KDVR) — Flags across the U.S. are flying at half-staff on Sunday to honor some of the bravest Americans who risked their own lives to protect their neighbors.

It’s part of the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, which is accompanied by an event held in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to commemorate the lives of volunteer and professional firefighters who have died in the line of duty over the past year and beyond.

The history behind those extravagant Kentucky Derby hats

“Across the country, brave men and women demonstrate heroism each day, willingly placing

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