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Iraqi Militants Becoming Citizens

Iraqi Militants Becoming Citizens

Major General Doug Stone is trying to turn jailed Iraqi militants into citizens. Call him a do-gooder, but guess what? It's working.

By Judith Miller in Reader's Digest - July 2008

A Galaxy Apart: Astronomer Moonlights as Roller Derby Queen

A Galaxy Apart: Astronomer Moonlights as Roller Derby Queen

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have nothing on Jennifer Donovan, an astronomer by day and roller derby queen by night.

By Lenore Skenazy in Reader's Digest - July 2008

Best of America: Disaster Doctor

Best of America: Disaster Doctor

This doctor turned his own hardships around by traveling the world to help others in the wake of disaster.

As told to Carol Kaufman in Reader's Digest - June 2008

The Flag Ladies of Freeport, Maine

Watch a photo montage of The Flag Ladies supporting the troops by waving flags every Tuesday morning, welcoming home soldiers, and buying supplies.

Best of America: The Flag Ladies of Freeport, Maine

Best of America: The Flag Ladies of Freeport, Maine

These patriotic women make supporting our troops a weekly mission.

By Bridget Nelson Monroe in Reader's Digest - July 2008

MAKE IT MATTER: After the Deluge of Hurricane Katrina

MAKE IT MATTER: After the Deluge of Hurricane Katrina

Two nurses lost everything to Hurricane Katrina -- and still found a way to give back.

By Gail Cameron Wescott in Reader's Digest - July 2008

Home Again

Home Again

The bank gave notice. But a community rallied, and Maria Leon got her house back.

By Lisa Collier Cool in Reader's Digest - June 2008

MAKE IT MATTER: Quenching a Thirst

MAKE IT MATTER: Quenching a Thirst

How one teacher and 900 students discovered the joy of helping a village halfway around the globe.

By Lynn Rosellini in Reader's Digest - June 2008

HEROES: Day-Care Drama

A man with a gun, a roomful of screaming children—and a mom who wouldn't back down.

By Joseph K. Vetter in Reader's Digest - June 2008

The Deep End of the Ocean

The Deep End of the Ocean

When cancer interrupts a lifelong friendship, two women find solace in the sea - and the strength to accept the unexpected.

By Sallie Tisdale in Reader's Digest - June 2008

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