Louisiana

The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.

Police said the incident happened when two groups began shooting at each other after an argument in the food court.

Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".

Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant who came to the US as a toddler, had gone to the base to complete paperwork so the couple could move in together.

Dylan Phelan is alleged to have encouraged the American man's suicide over a video call.

Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of "life threatening conditions" that could affect 180 million people.

The court's decision could lead to the redrawing of congressional districts across the US south.