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In Boston alone, there have been at least 18 flu-related deaths and an overall 700 cases reported as one of the worst flu seasons in decades sweeps the nation. Doctors say it's not too late to get vaccinated. NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports (TODAY)

TODAY's Willard Scott sends birthday wishes to special TODAY viewers. (TODAY)

TODAY's Willard Scott sends birthday wishes to special TODAY viewers. (TODAY)

PFT Live: Mike Florio talks about the possibility of an 18 game regular season. The new CBA has given the NFL the ability of cutting the pre-season in half without needing the NFLPA's consent, Florio think's that will happen in the near future. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Mike Florio debates the matter of an 18 game season and that if it were to ever happen it would have to come from the players. (NBC Sports)

A zoo in Thailand has successfully bred Sulcata tortoises for the first time. TODAY.com's Alex Witt reports. (TODAY)

While scaling a climbing wall at a Miami Marlins baseball game, 11-year-old Emily Davis' safety harness failed and she fell, hitting her head on the concrete below. NBC's Mark Potter reports. (TODAY)

While scaling a climbing wall at a Miami Marlins baseball game, 11-year-old Emily Davis' safety harness failed and she fell, hitting her head on the concrete below. NBC's Mark Potter reports. (TODAY)

PFT Live: Mike Florio discusses the decision by Peyton Manning to wear No. 18 in Denver, which is a retired number in the Broncos organization. (NBC Sports)

Got a minute? Take a look at Sunday's headlines with NBC's Lester Holt.  (Nightly News)