New research shows the deadly flu virus spreads more easily than previously thought. Researchers at the University of Maryland have created a one-of-a-kind device that collects virus samples from your breath. Using that data, they then track how the flu is transmitted from person to person. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi broke a record Wednesday when she spoke on the floor for more than eight hours. She was pushing for House Speaker Paul Ryan to commit to a deal on Dreamers, immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. CBSN political contributor and The Hill reporter Molly Hooper joins CBSN to discuss. Source

Billionaire Elon Musk launched his $250,000 Tesla sports car into space Tuesday. The launch created a mesmerizing sight for viewers, but is raising questions about if Musk is the first interplanetary litterbug. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, speaks to CBSN about what space junk is and the dangers it poses. Source

The Senate has reached a bipartisan budget deal, but now it’s up to the House to get it passed before government funding runs out. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill. Source

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, an annual recognition and celebration of American Jews’ achievements and contributions. Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myer joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss what this month means and look at antisemitism in America. Source

The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station. Source

Emma Yang started coding when she was about 6 years old, and used her skills when her grandmother started showing signs of Alzheimer’s. As Jim Axelrod reports, her idea has even gotten the attention of Bill Gates. Source

A new program lets hospital patients get care in their home. The goal is to cut costs without sacrificing quality care. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source

Scientists in Japan say their research in mice could someday lead to a new method to treat hair loss — and one of the ingredients they’re using is also found in McDonald’s fries. Source

“We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform,” the network said in a statement. “However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right.” Source