Why Flags Are at Half-Mast Across Four States Today

Flags are being lowered across the U.S. today to honor the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse as well as a firefighting veteran of 19 years, a police officer who died in the line of duty and a congressman who led efforts to improve domestic violence and sexual assault prosecutions.Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff until further notice in recognition of the victims who were killed last Tuesday in Baltimore.Eight construction workers were filling potholes on the bridge when it was hit by a container ship. Searchers have…