Flu season reaches epidemic levels

The flu has officially reached epidemic levels in the U.S. It is widespread in 49 states, and 20 children have died so far this season. Tony Dokoupil has more.

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Birth control critic in charge of family planning programs leaves HHS

It wasn't clear why Teresa Manning left

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Hospital computer system held for ransom, bitcoin demanded

"Unfortunately this sort of behavior is widespread in the world today, and we had the misfortune to be next on the list"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/indiana-hancock-regional-hospital-system-held-for-ransom-bitcoin-demanded/

Why is this year's flu season so bad?

Flu season is here and its impact is being felt across the country. According to the most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every single state, except Hawaii, is reporting widespread influenza activity, up significantly from the same time last year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why this season is particularly bad, some of the challenges hospitals face in dealing with the influx of patients and a recent open letter from some Apple stakeholders calling on the tech giant to address the negative outcomes of its products on children.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/why-is-this-years-flu-season-so-bad/