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Why are flags at half-staff on Friday? To honor fallen Vegas officer

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Aug. 14 to honor fallen LVMPD officer Austin Abdelnabi. See details here.

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