(AP) — Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down. But how will it end? Past epidemics may provide clues.

(AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he is nominating veteran health administrator Roselyn Tso to oversee the federal agency that delivers health care to more than 2.5 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The greatest of his generation, Tiger Woods took his place among the best of all time Wednesday night when he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and shared a life story of a passion to play and a work ethic that made him feel like he earned it.

PANDAS causes onset of OCD-like behaviors in children

Dear Doctors: I was surprised when reading one of your columns about obsessive-compulsive disorder that you didn't talk about the connection to strep throat. My daughter developed OCD symptoms this way, and I can only wonder how she would be struggling today at 22 without the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Anxiety plagues reader in all aspects of life

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm dealing with extreme anxiety. So many things trigger me into thinking the worst. I doubt myself and my abilities whenever I make a mistake in any area of my life. If I miss my kids' games, I feel like the worst parent in the world, and if I miss a work deadline, I feel like I'll surely be fired soon. How can I get a grip on my emotions and stop my mind from spiraling out of control about everything? – Worried Worrier

Here's your preview of Thursday's CDN

- Four face  felony charges

- CDN stops reporting COVID-19 case numbers

- Cabaniss welcomes middle school students for 25+ years

- Red Tornadoes sweep Western Heights

- Obituary for Cenovio A. Flores

Ready to serve

Clinton High School soccer players, Adan Flores, left, and Courtney Heerwald, joined Eugene Jefferson, coach and athletic director, serving breakfast Wednesday at Southwest Elementary School. CDN

Monte Wade Goucher, formerly of Clinton and now living in Yukon, Tim Binghom, of Hobart, Jerry Lynn Dean, of Hammon, and Joe Don Dickey, of Frederick, are each facing felony charges in Custer County of embezzlement and conspiracy.

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