Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. OBAMA PROMISES PAYBACK FOR HACKING
The president says the U.S. will retaliate against Russia for its suspected meddling in the U.S. election process – an accusation the Kremlin has vehemently denied.
2. EVACUATIONS FROM WAR-TORN SYRIAN CITY HALTED
The flight of civilians and opposition fighters from eastern Aleppo is reportedly suspended after rebels open fire on a convoy at one of the crossing points of the rebel-held enclave.