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Hero of the Year 2007

Hero of the Year 2007

Our Everyday Heroes risk their own lives to help people in trouble. They know that doing right by others is more rewarding than a big paycheck. See photos and read stories about the people that touched us the most this past year and find out who was named our Hero of the Year for 2007.

Hi-Tech Stalker

Hi-Tech Stalker

No matter where she went, he was there.

By Mary A. Fischer in Reader's Digest

How Did You Defend Yourself?

We want to hear your story!

Invincible

Badly burned in the World Trade Center, Lauren Manning had the will to live.

By Gail Cameron Wescott in Reader's Digest - March 2004

Killer on Call

Why no one stopped the Angel of Death.

By Max Alexander in Reader's Digest - November 2004

Kingpin

Two brothers, ruling a vicious drug cartel. Two agents, determined to bring them down.

By Sam Dealey in Reader's Digest - November 2003

Missing Persons Resource Guide

Resources to contact when people disappear.

in Reader's Digest - July 2007

Money for Nothing

Women's "gifting circles" are the fastest-growing -- and cruelest -- scam around.

By Shea Dean in Reader's Digest - November 2003

More of America's Dumbest Criminals

More of America's Dumbest Criminals

A lineup of bumbling crooks who practically caught themselves.

By William Beaman in Reader's Digest

Nabbed!

Nabbed!

These forensic breakthroughs are helping cops crack their toughest cases

By Timothy Gower in Reader's Digest

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