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27 people under the age of 65 have died since october, compared to just four last season. nationwide, over 41,000 cases reported. widespread flu activity in all but four states in the last month. arkansas and texas, the hardest hit. >> this is, i would say, the worst flu season that ive seen. >> reporter: early reports estimated the flu vaccine as 10% effective against the deadliest strain. the cdc now estimating effectiveness at roughly 30%. >> all right, so, 30%. kayna whitworth with us live t...

Collision still under investigation. jillian: hitting across most of the country flu season is hitting hard. the widespread flu activity. there has been several deaths already. will carr is live from los angeles bureau. what can you tell us. this is setting out to be one of the worst ever. they spiked over the past week. the widespread flu symptoms are now being supported throughout the states. leading nearly 4,000 people to be hospitalized. some parts of the country are seen a record number of ...

Its not illegal if you will, but it is politically -- it they received a benefit in return for, then that is the problem. >> ed: you have not convinced me there is a case. admit that robert mueller has a wide open investigation. well see what happens in 2018. thank you for both being here. >> molly: the flu season starting early, states are already reporting widespread flu activity with more severe symptoms. health officials say your best bet is using antiviral drugs as early as possible to trea...

He said he didnt want to talk about loyalty but went on to say that holder always protected obama and was critical in this interview of sessions decision to recuse himself from the russia probe. next a medical alert. the flu spiking across the country. earlier than last year. take a look at the latest map from the cdc. high flu activity reported in 21 states. the ones there are red in orange. twice as many as a week ago. other states will be next and when will this outbreak reach its peak. her...

The country has widespread flu activity. california, texas, great lakes region hit hard. cdc experts say its not too late to get your shot and they suggest taking antiviral drugs if you catch it. dont catch it. >> julie: americans are feeling the freeze this morning. people in erie, pennsylvania are trying to dig out after more than four feet of snow fell over the past two days. temperatures in many states up north dipping below zero degrees including chicago and the wind is making it a whole lo...

>> went to the doctor and got tested, i felt like i had a sinus infection. >> reporter: vince blea and his son both suffering from the flu. the pair spent christmas quarantined in bed, away from their family. >> its the best thing for everybody. >> reporter: they didnt get flu shots. doctors say getting the shots could have helped, but this years vaccine has been disappointing. >> this years flu vaccine may be only 10% effective. better than 0%, but still very, very poor. >> reporter: according ...

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A former republican governord one-time possible vice presidential pick may be going to prison. former virginia governor bob mcdonnell sentenced to two years behind bars. last year he and his wife were convicted on multiple counts of corruption for accepting bribes totaling more than $175,000. back in 2012 mr. mcdonnell was under consideration to join romneys presidential campaign. now mcdonnells attorneys say theyll appeal the sentence. breaking tonight, new figures from the cdc show that over...

Activity and this years strain is more dangerous than its been in years. >> the strain thats out there this year, something called h3n2 in the past has been linked to bad flu years. more hospitalizations and more deaths. >> reporter: 29 children have died from the flu across the country. 68% of the tested flu virus samples have been resistant to this years flu vaccine. the outbreak is creating long emergency room wait times across the country. some doctors are treating patients by webcam. and ev...

22 last week are now experiencing high levels of flu activity and this years strain is more dangerous than its been in years. >> the strain thats out there this year, something called h3n2 in the past has been linked to bad flu years. more hospitalizations and more deaths. >> reporter: 29 children have died from the flu across the country. 68% of the tested flu virus samples have been resistant to this years flu vaccine. the outbreak is creating long emergency room wait times across the country....