3 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
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3 arrested in death of Liam Payne
Argentinian investigators have arrested three people in connection with the death of former One Direction bandmember Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. An autopsy found that Payne had cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressants in his system.
Liam Payne investigators work to reconstruct star's "final hours"
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
Former One Direction bandmates say they are "devastated" by Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One Direction on Liam Payne's death
Former One Direction members posted a statement on social media Thursday, saying, "we are devastated by the news of Liam's passing." Liam Payne died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on new evidence in the British singer's death.
Liam Payne's family releases statement in wake of his death in Argentina
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies at 31 after falling from hotel
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One Direction singer Liam Payne dies in fall
Liam Payne, a former member of the boy band One Direction, died Wednesday in a fall from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentinian police confirmed to CBS News. He was 31.
Liam Payne dies at 31
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, authorities say. He was 31.
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Copa America final delayed after fans breach security gates
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Argentina workers strike over economic policies
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U.S. charges Hezbollah operative linked to deadly 1994 Argentina bombing
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Milei to be sworn in as Argentina's president
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Argentina prepares to swear in new president
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Javier Milei wins Argentina's election
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Who is Javier Milei?
Argentina's president-elect has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, carried a chainsaw at rallies and claimed his dead dog told him to run for office. Here's what to know about Javier Milei.
Right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency
Right-wing populist Javier Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist who has drawn comparisons to former President Trump, will become the next president of Argentina.
Iran and Saudi Arabia join China and Russia in BRICS economic bloc
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DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
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Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
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Shooting at Kentucky State University kills 1, officials say
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Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
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MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
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MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
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MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
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Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
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Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
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Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
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Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
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Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
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Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
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Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
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Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
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Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
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Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
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Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
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Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
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Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
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There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
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Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
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Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
Watch: Body cam video of Mangione's arrest
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Shooting at Kentucky State University: police
Police say one person was killed and another was injured at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
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Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
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3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
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Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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