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Dec. 30, 2014 The Agenda Bodies, debris from missing AirAsia plane pulled from sea off Indonesia Reuters Indonesian rescuers searching for a missing AirAsia plane carrying 162 people pulled bodies and wreckage from the sea off the coast of Borneo on Tuesday as relatives of those on board broke down in tears on hearing the news. + The Indonesian navy said 40 bodies had been recovered as dusk fell.  + The plane has yet to be found and there was no word on the possibility of any survivors. + There have been three high-profile air disasters this year. Here's one chart that proves you shouldn't freak out.   New York Mayor Bill de Blasio booed during NYPD graduation Mic Two days after hundreds of New York Police Department officers turned their backs on New York Mayor Bill de Blasio during the funeral of slain Officer Rafael Ramos, dozens more booed and heckled the city's civilian leader during a police academy graduation ceremony at Madison Square Garden. + Police Commissioner William Bratton told CBS and NBC on Sunday that he disapproved of the controversial memorial service protest. "To bring politics or to bring issues into that event, I think, was very inappropriate," he said. "I do not support it." + Mic's Gregory Krieg: The NYPD is shamefully using the murder of two police officers to settle old political scores. + #BlackLivesMatter must move beyond protests — or risk losing the fight for racial justice. + New poll shows one surprising point of consensus between Democrats and Republicans on police reform. Marvels Soldiers reportedly relocated a military wedding to make room for President Barack Obama's golf game. [Bloomberg Politics] Here's what everyone gets wrong about pit bulls. [Mic] Has California figured out how to do away with gangs? [Pacific Standard] Jay Wilds, key witness from Serial, tells his story for the first time. [the Intercept] These were the most important news events of 2014, according to Twitter. [Mic] How Ebola roared back in West Africa. [the New York Times] Facebook has apologized for making users relive their awful years. [Mic] The future of beef is plant-based burgers. [Outside] ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is so 2014. Here are the emoticons you'll be overusing in 2015. [Matter] Finally, the video we've all been waiting for: the best local news bloopers of the year. [Mic] Being cold has its benefits. [the Atlantic] Here's why there are so many engagement photos on your Facebook right now. [Mic] Photo of the Day Chilly winter scenes from around the world. The winter solstice took place a week ago, and the short days and longer nights have recently brought wintry weather to parts of Europe and China. Above: Workers polish a snow sculpture ahead of the 16th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China, on Dec. 22. The 16th Harbin Ice and Snow World will be officially opened on Jan. 5. Mic Check is carefully and dutifully assembled each day by Jared Keller. Did we miss something you wanted to read about? Want to see us focus on an under-covered issue? Have a tip for the next edition? Email jared@mic.com. Share Mic Check and help your friends stay informed: http://eepurl.com/of1jj. Follow Mic!      Copyright © 2014 Mic, All rights reserved. You are receiving this because you opted in while creating an account on Mic. Our mailing address is: Mic 325 Hudson Street 1001 New York, NY 10013 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences