Headlines from December 19, 2014

Justice Dept. to sue Rikers Island, where harsh treatment of teen prisoners by guards has raised concerns.
Sanctioning Venezuela won’t help human rights—it only showcases America’s hypocritical approach toward Latin America. #opinions
BBC finds evidence of Apple labor breaches, including the possibility it buys tin from a company employing child labor.
The most heartbreaking thing about “Serial” is its depiction of a system that is more powerful than it is fair.
All the GOP presidential hopefuls revere Reagan—here’s a fact check of what they’re forgetting or omitting.
What we know about what happened on Sept. 26, 2014, in Iguala, Mexico. #longreads
Ten years later, survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami show how they’ve rebuilt their lives.
This is the history of my first 20 years online. It’s a happy story. #longreads
People meditated to a pixelated image of a flickering candle. A tour of the first online churches.
The Episcopal Church is developing a liturgy for Twitter.
Streakers and drunks could mean the end of midnight mass for Catholic churches in the UK.
I don’t sing happy birthday to Jesus. Non-believers tell us what they’re doing for the holidays. #tmn
Scientists say there’s more water below Earth’s surface than above it, and it may contain life.
Researchers say hugs fight colds—those who enjoy the feeling of a strong support network are less likely to fall ill.
Blue eyes, skies, and butterflies are not actually blue; they instead scatter blue wavelengths of light.
Do not use these speeds to develop TIE Fighter evasion strategies. Calculating speeds in the Star Wars trailer.