More than 17,000 flu-related hospitalizations have been reported in the U.S. since October. While health officials are urging those with the flu to stay home from school or work, it’s estimated to cost businesses across the country billions of dollars. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source

The worst flu season in years has health professionals scrambling to find ways to combat the virus. In Japan, one company says it has developed a treatment that may kill the flu in a day. CBS News’ chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source

As the deadly flu season continues, a doctor is working on technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill the flu virus in the air. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why this technique is safer than using regular UV rays. Source

Purdue Pharma, the company behind the painkiller OxyContin, announced it is backing off aggressive marketing techniques that target doctors’ offices. The decision comes as the company faces several lawsuits by states alleging the drug maker misrepresented the drug’s risks. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details. Source

New details have been revealed about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming royal wedding. The ceremony will take place at 12 noon on May 19 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. It will also feature a two-mile carriage procession immediately after the ceremony. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

More people are being hospitalized with the flu this season than any time since the CDC began keeping track. Just last week, deaths from influenza and pneumonia were responsible for about one in every 10 deaths in the U.S. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source

Victor Hugo Cuevas, 26, was out on bond for a murder charge. Source

They seem to have separated from their families voluntarily to try to get across the southern border. Source

Author Joe Califano discusses his new book “Our Damaged Democracy: We The People Must Act” with “Face the Nation” guest host Major Garrett. Source

Susan Glasser, Ramesh Ponnuru, Susan Davis, and Peter Beinart discuss the White House’s handling of the allegations against Rob Porter and what North Korea’s participation in the Winter Olympics means for U.S. policy. Source