Administering a COVID-19 vaccine has unique challenges.
Trump's attempts to reverse his defeat collapse.
Protests in Guatemala and another massacre in Colombia.
Also: Thanksgiving week and 'Black Friday' is coming up in the US
This is what you need to know to start the day.
First the truth.
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The challenges of supplying the covid-19 vaccine
Vaccines need to be kept cold.
The Pfizer option, for example, requires deep-frozen to -70 degrees Celsius.
And that will be a problem for developing countries.
That "cold chain" is just one of the challenges in vaccine distribution around the world.
Learn about other unique challenges in the logistics of transportation and storage of covid-19 vaccines.
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Trump attempts to reverse his defeat
Donald Trump's claim to win the presidential election results crumbles.
Over the weekend a federal judge dealt a fatal blow to this end and rejected the Trump campaign's claim in Pennsylvania.
The dismissal was so forceful that the judge called the claim "Frankenstein's monster."
On the other hand, the Trump campaign requested a second recount from Georgia.
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Guatemalan Congress suspends decree that caused protests
The board of directors of the Guatemalan Congress announced early Monday the suspension of a decree on the country's budget for 2021. This decree had sparked protests in Guatemala City over the weekend.
On Saturday, thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest the spending cuts included in the bill.
The Congress of the Central American country had approved the decree last week.
Part of the Congress building was burned down and at least 39 protesters were arrested.
The protests continued on Sunday.
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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated in the US this Thursday.
Health experts have urged people to modify their plans for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging them to celebrate in other ways.
Do you need to fly anyway?
Here we give you tips to do it more safely.
Do you want to say "no" to a Thanksgiving invitation and don't know how?
Here's the way to do it, according to etiquette experts.
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Another massacre in Colombia
The governor of the department of Antioquia, Aníbal Gaviria, confirmed on Sunday the massacre of 7 people in the municipality of Betania.
The Defense Ministry offers a reward of more than US $ 13,000 for information leading to the capture of those responsible.
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Massacre in Colombia alerts authorities 0:32
At coffee time
Shock over the closure of the Arecibo Observatory
The days are counted for the observatory located in Puerto Rico due to recent damage caused by the rupture of the cables that support part of the structure.
Commotion over the closure of the Arecibo Observatory 3:43
A man fights an alligator to save his dog
In an encounter recorded by surveillance cameras, a Florida man chased an alligator underwater and rescued his 3-month-old cub from the jaws of death.
Man saves his dog from being eaten by an alligator 1:35
Zoo in Mexico presents five African lion cubs
The pups were born at the Altiplano Zoo, in the state of Tlaxcala, last July, but were not publicly presented until the last week.
The new members of the Altiplano Zoo 0:34
Analysis: the terror that Mike Tyson causes in boxing
Due to his prowess in knocking out his rivals, boxing legend Mike Tyson is remembered as one of the most feared fighters in the ring by his opponents.
Analysis: the terror that Mike Tyson causes in boxing 1:25
The number of the day
12 millions
It's the number of coronavirus cases that the United States surpassed this weekend.
The country added about 2 million new cases in the last 12 days.
Quote of the day
"I would hope that on December 11 or 12 maybe the first people will be vaccinated in the US"
Moncef Slaoui, chief advisor of Operation Warp Speed, said it about the vaccine against covid-19 in the country.
Authorities give date for the first vaccinated person 0:56
Selection of the day
The perfect gifts for electronics lovers
The Christmas season is fast approaching and that means that it's time to give (and hopefully receive a gift or two) to those who are closest to us.
And to finish…
This is how actor Jason Momoa surprised a young follower of 'Aquaman'
Danny Sheehan, 7, is an 'Aquaman' fan who suffers from cancer.
Actor Jason Momoa, who portrayed the superhero in the 2018 film, called the young fan after his reaction to opening a gift that went viral.
Watch the moment in the following video.
Watch 'Aquaman' surprise a young fan 1:45