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Dam Break

The family was fast asleep -- the next moment they were fighting for their lives.

By William M. Hendryx in Reader's Digest - July 2006

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

Life and death in Appalachia's coal country.

in Reader's Digest - June 2007

Dr. Miracle

George Griffin's fellow physicians thought he was a goner. But they didn't figure on one thing.

By Jerome Groopman, M.D. in Reader's Digest - March 2004

Drama: Lost at Sea

Drama: Lost at Sea

The sailboat is gone. The night is dark. And there are four life jackets for five men.

By Kenneth Miller in Reader's Digest - May 2009

Driving Lesson

Father-daughter road trip takes an unexpected turn

By Anthony Head in Reader's Digest - August 2003

Eagle Attack

Soaring at 8,000 feet, paraglider Nicky Moss was ready for anything. Except this.

By Nick Hadley in Reader's Digest - October 2007

Emergency Landing:

Emergency Landing: "I Need Help Up Here"

When catastrophe strikes on a private plane, a passenger places a desperate call to air traffic control.

By Kenneth Miller in Reader's Digest - October 2009

Father Kills Bear to Save Son

Father Kills Bear to Save Son

Deep in the wilderness, all that stands between an attacking grizzly and a hunter's life is a father's courage.

By Jeff Rennicke in Reader's Digest - September 2009

Flash Flood

Six kids stranded in raging water. Only one man could be their lifeline.

By William M. Hendryx in Reader's Digest - November 2004

Flying Blind

When a bullet hits a pilot in midair, who will land the plane?

By Lee Maynard in Reader's Digest - June 2006

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