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Virus. And the images from across the country tonight. Cars stretching for miles, americans, many of them seniors, waiting overnight for a chance to be vaccinated. Thousands turned away. And tonight, some are now suggesting giving half the recommended dose of the Moderna Vaccine, essentially splitting it between two people. Will that help . Dr. Ashish jha standing by. We will ask him about these breaking developments tonight. President trump and the recorded conversation. The president pressuring a top georgia official to overturn the Election Results in georgia. Telling georgias secretary of state, a republican, to, quote, find 11,780 votes, saying, theres nothing wrong with saying youve recalculated. How that official responds, and tonight, the fallout now. The Georgia Senate race. Election day tomorrow. Millions casting their votes already. President trump is there tonight. President elect biden there today. And control of the senate now in the hands of georgia voters. There is also
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