The U.S. flag code says American flags should not be displayed upside-down except as a signal of “dire distress,” but free speech protections prevent prosecution.

They'll be protesting between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in front of the capitol. Speakers include lawmakers, students, and ...

There's a new push for a "red flag" law in Maine. Gun safety advocates turned in petitions for a statewide referendum on the issue. They believe it can be an effective tool to prevent gun violence.

Evacuations ordered near Los Angeles as wind-driven wildfire threatens remote communities. Stay updated on the Hughes Fire.

Scripps News has won a prestigious duPont-Columbia Award for our investigation into the Maine mass shooting. Watch our ...

Southern California braces for final round of dangerous wildfire weather as firefighters make progress on containment.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the flags at the Capitol, which are at half-staff due to the death of former President Jimmy Carter, be raised for President-elect Donald ...

The Boston Red Sox’ City Connect colors have been a center of scrutiny for a while now, with some critics wondering why the team would wear yellow and blue. However, it seems the Sox are ...

The American Flag Football League (AFFL), previously only an amateur tournament, is due to launch a professional league in spring 2025 with players earning $1,000 a week.

He became the IL Attorney General from 1881-1885. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The 21 red + white stripes represent Illinois as the 21st state of this union. The blue field with the six ...

Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late next month to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. According to U.S. flag code, flags must be ...

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