Migrant child dies in US custody, HHS confirms

The Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the death of a migrant child in U.S. custody.

The department released a statement on Friday regarding the death of the child, but did not reveal where the child died.

"The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is deeply saddened by this tragic loss and our heart goes out to the family, with whom we are in touch," it said.

The message continued, "As is standard practice for any situation involving the death of an unaccompanied child or a serious...