THE TYPO THAT LED TO THE UNRAVELING OF THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN THROUGH CYBER ESPIONAGE Yes, a typo. You can read the whole report from the New York Times here. [Emily Peck, HuffPost]

RICK PERRY TAPPED TO LEAD ENERGY DEPARTMENT A department he vowed to cut in the 2012 primaries. Environmentalists are raising the alarm about Donald Trump’s cabinet ― as one advocate said, “President-elect Trump is creating a government of, by, and for the oil and gas industry.” [Marina Fang, HuffPost]

ALEPPO CEASEFIRE AND EVACUATION STALLED “A deal for Syrian rebels and civilians to leave what remains of their shattered Aleppo stronghold appeared to break down Wednesday morning, as fighting raged and evacuation buses were waved away.” The breakdown leavesthousands of citizens trapped in eastern Aleppo. [WaPo]

‘THE HUMBLING OF MITT ROMNEY’ “Where Obama was deliberate and decisive when dealing with his former foe, his successor has been theatrical, cunning and far more callous. In dispensing with Romney the way he did, Trump defanged a potential critic. He also humiliated him in the eyes of some peers.” [Ryan Grim and Sam Stein, HuffPost]

ALAN THICKE HAS DIED The TV icon famous for playing the father on the ABC sitcom “Growing Pains” suffered a heart attack while playing hockey with his son. He was 69. Tributes are pouring in for the star, led byhis sons. [Peter Andrew Hart, HuffPost]

IF YOU HAVEN’T READ TA-NEHISI COATES’ LOOK AT THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY You’re missing out. [The Atlantic]

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER REPORTEDLY WORKED AT PETCO AS A SANTA The convicted violent sex offender was released from prison last year under the condition that he stay away from events with children. [Ed Mazza, HuffPost]