(AP) — U.S. astronaut Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.

(AP) – More than two weeks into a war he expected to dominate in two days, Vladimir Putin is projecting anger, frustration at his military’s failures and a willingness to cause even more violence and destruction in Ukraine, in the assessment of U.S. intelligence officials.

Service careers

Clinton High School student David Rios received an Outstanding Attitude Award in Service Careers.

(AP) — More than two years after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection amid an onslaught of child sex abuse allegations, a judge will determine whether to confirm its proposed reorganization plan in a trial beginning Monday.

Auto collision repair

Arapaho-Butler High School student Logan Pierce received an Outstanding Attitude and Perfect Attendance Awards in Auto Collision Repair.

Hurting friend needs professional therapy

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who recently confided in me about being molested as a child by a family member. He expressed the anger he feels toward his mother for not believing him when she was told what was happening. He often becomes angry and irate out of the blue when we talk. When I try to be compassionate toward him, he says he feels like I'm being condescending. At this point, I just don't know how to talk to him. Should I distance myself from him? – Hurt Friend

Here's your preview of Tuesday's CDN

- Commissioners approve three ARPA projects

- CFD responds to Roger Mills County fire

- Connections adds four new board members from area

- No. 11 A-B goes 2-1 to open season

- Notice of death for Reggie Bearshield

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