8-year-old migrant girl who died in US Border Patrol custody was treated for flu several days before her death, authorities say
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An 8-year-old migrant girl who died in the custody of US immigration authorities last week was treated for flu-like symptoms for several days prior to her death at a Texas hospital, according to authorities.
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A Year After Seven-Year-Old Jakelin Caal Died in U.S. Custody
Six migrant children have died in U.S. custody. Here's what we
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8-year-old migrant girl who died in US Border Patrol custody was treated for flu several days before her death, authorities say, National
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Polish Olympian auctions silver medal to help sick child, National
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Polish Olympian auctions silver medal to help sick child, National
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Internal Investigation Confirms Border Patrol Failures Leading Up
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The parents of an 8-year-old who died in Border Patrol custody call
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Guatemala village mourns child who died in U.S. Border Patrol
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At least 320 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after blocking traffic across New York City bridges to demand Gaza ceasefire, National
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USA: Grenzbehörden verweigern Einlieferung ins Krankenhaus – Achtjährige stirbt
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An 8-year-old girl died after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol