Flags across New Jersey are flying half-staff and will remain through part of the weekend. Here's why and when they'll lower.

Local governments and organizations are expected to observe these directives in public buildings during the stated periods.

US flags are lowered across Kansas and New Jersey to honor the passing of public servants Evora Wheeler and Dick Zimmer.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Aug. 25 seeking to penalize people who burn flags, although courts have long upheld the practice as legitimate expression under the First Amendment.