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Crime & Justice

Cigarette Butt Solved 44-Year-Old Murder

The 1982 murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer in California has been resolved with the conviction of James Unick after DNA evidence from a cigarette butt was linked to him.

Mar 1 • 17:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The DNA of a cigarette helped solve a crime from 44 years ago

A 64-year-old man was convicted of the 1982 rape and murder of Sarah Geer in California after DNA from a discarded cigarette linked him to the crime.

Feb 24 • 10:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Shops Closed, Medical Office Stopped... Oudon Hard Hit by Floods

Oudon in Loire-Atlantique is facing significant disruptions due to severe floods, with multiple businesses closed and a medical office halted, marking the worst flooding since 1982.

Feb 23 • 17:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

DNA from a cigarette butt 'identified' the murderer of a 13-year-old girl - 44 years later

DNA analysis from a cigarette butt has led to the identification and conviction of the murderer of a 13-year-old girl, closing a cold case from 1982.

Feb 23 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The DNA of a cigarette butt allows a man to be sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager in California in 1982

Advancements in forensic genetics have led to the conviction of James Oliver Unick for the 1982 murder of Sarah Geer in Sonoma County, California, resulting in a life sentence without parole.

Feb 23 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The Most Beautiful Italy of All (16th. Report)

The article reflects on the expansion of World Cup participants from 16 to 24 in the 1982 tournament held in Spain, highlighting the growth of global representation in football.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Justice for girl, 13, murdered 44 years ago after cops find DNA on cigarette butt

The murder case of 13-year-old Sarah Geer, who was killed in 1982, has been reopened after DNA evidence was discovered on a cigarette butt, leading to the identification of her killer.

Feb 21 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maria Bethânia's great moment in a 1982 show comes back to the scene in an audiovisual record made in Argentina in 1984

The 1982 performance of Maria Bethânia, celebrated for its emotional depth and artistry, is now available in a newly rediscovered audiovisual record made in Buenos Aires in 1984.

Feb 21 • 12:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's the flood too much, our houses are dead": in Saintes, concern and fatigue settle in among the victims

Residents of Saintes face severe flooding, reminiscent of the record levels seen in 1982, as they struggle to protect their belongings and cope with ongoing challenges following previous floods.

Feb 18 • 17:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Salim-Javed Split Story: Why Did the Legendary Duo Break Up?

The article explores the reasons behind the breakup of iconic Bollywood duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, detailing their friendship, their blockbuster films, and the circumstances leading to their separation in 1982.

Feb 18 • 08:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They rushed up into the tower to see if the DC-6 could get into the air

Icelandic aviation enthusiasts recall the excitement surrounding the Iscargo DC-6 flights at Reykjavík Airport from 1972 to 1982.

Feb 17 • 09:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Lions' insider story is now revealed – "Always after the games"

Timo Nummelin reflects on his experiences from the 1982 World Championship in Finland and the media's assessment of his performance.

Feb 14 • 05:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Prison guards to answer for brutal beatings

Three former prison officers in Poland face charges for their involvement in the brutal beating of interned individuals during a protest at a detention center in 1982.

Feb 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Judge revokes citizenship of Guatemalan who helped lead massacre of 200-person village

A Canadian judge has revoked the citizenship of Jorge Vinicio Sosa Orantes, found to have participated in the 1982 Las Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala.

Feb 9 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Communism in Italy? Not even the communists want it...

The article reflects on a viral interview from 1982 where former Italian Socialist Party leader Bettino Craxi articulates the impossibility of communism in Italy and the delusions held by its supporters.

Feb 7 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Caught the 'Bemba' and her gang that trafficked drugs in Athens: Under investigation by the Authorities since 1982

A 66-year-old woman known as 'Bemba' and her gang have been arrested for drug trafficking in Athens, with the group under police scrutiny since 1982.

Feb 7 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Hollywood star and two child actors killed in gruesome accident on set

A tragic helicopter crash during the filming of The Twilight Zone movie in 1982 resulted in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and two child actors.

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Malvinas Museum launches a campaign for donations of photos of the fallen in the war

The Malvinas Museum has initiated a campaign requesting digital photo donations of fallen soldiers from the 1982 conflict in the South Atlantic, to create an archive using artificial intelligence.

Feb 4 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Horror final hours of two climbers 'entrapped' in Everest's 'death zone'

The article recounts the tragic final hours of British climbers Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker, who disappeared while attempting to summit Mount Everest in 1982.

Jan 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Shibam Hadhramaut cries out against neglect after one of its houses collapses

A part of a three-story house in the historic city of Shibam, Yemen, collapsed just hours before authorities were set to demolish it, highlighting the neglect faced by this UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982.

Jan 14 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

From the 1982 law to the Grok era: the difficult offensive to eliminate 'deepfakes' of minors

The article discusses the global scandal surrounding the sexualization of minors through deepfake technology and the various efforts being made to combat this issue, including legal reforms and European initiatives.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd set unwanted 44-year record as Brighton loss adds to earlier embarrassment

Manchester United's hopes for domestic cup success have been dashed as they lost to Brighton, marking the first time since 1982 that the team exited both cups at the first round.

Jan 11 • 19:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Jóhanna Lilja, potato farmer in Þykkvabær, honored

Jóhanna Lilja, a potato farmer residing in Þykkvabær since 1982, was named Citizen of the Year for Rangárþing ytra in a ceremony held by the municipality.

Jan 11 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Stranger Things falls short: this is the Guinness Record for the longest D&D game in history

The longest Dungeons & Dragons game in history has been played continuously since 1982, surpassing the fictional portrayals in popular series like Stranger Things.

Jan 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Ethiopian Runners Face Historic Absence from Podiums Due to U.S. Visa Crisis

Ethiopian athletes are experiencing a historic setback as visa issues prevent them from participating fully in the U20 World Cross Country Championships in Florida, ending their streak of consecutive medals since 1982.

Jan 9 • 09:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

First Reaction from Moscow to the Seizure of the Tanker from the 'Shadow Fleet'

The Russian Ministry of Transport has sharply condemned the U.S. seizure of the tanker Bella 1/Marinera, accusing Washington of violating the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Jan 7 • 15:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

He could have been greater than Balašević. Then he suddenly disappeared

Miladin Šobić, a Montenegrin singer-songwriter, released only two albums and has been absent from public life since 1982, with little known about his fate despite his songs gathering millions of views on YouTube.

Jan 7 • 08:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Magically wonderful' family film has 99% rating and is leaving Netflix soon

A Steven Spielberg masterpiece, described as the ultimate family film, is set to leave Netflix soon and has received a 99% rating.

Jan 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

'Awesome' war film which 'invented a genre' on ITV tonight

The iconic 1982 war film 'First Blood', featuring Sylvester Stallone as John J. Rambo, is airing on ITV tonight and is noted for significantly transforming the action genre.

Jan 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

What legacy have the civilizations that inhabited Castilla-La Mancha left?

The article discusses the influence of nine major civilizations on the history, customs, and landscape of Castilla-La Mancha since prehistoric times until its establishment as an autonomous community in 1982.

Jan 2 • 18:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Journalist Antonis Kokorikos has died

Antonis Kokorikos, a veteran journalist who worked in television, radio, and newspapers since 1982, has passed away, as announced by the Journalists' Professional Movement on Facebook.

Dec 26 • 18:58 UTC

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