I Got Shot in a Place That Loves Guns, and I Still Can’t Bring Myself to Hate Guns
One Alabama woman’s experience—as both an observer and a shooting victim—underscores how hungry Americans are to reach consensus.
Ex-Gunman Tells Us How to Stop the Next Mass Shooter
An eye-opening look into the minds of mass shooters—from a wannabe killer who was arrested just in the nick of...
How an 18-Year-Old Helped Save a Hiker Who Fell 75 Feet Off a Mountain Cliff
An 18-year-old went on a hike with his mom—and returned home a hero. Here's how his quick actions saved...
This Single Mom Donated the Little Money She Had to Help an Injured Police Officer. Then She Got Exa...
She paid it forward—and got something incredible for her kindness.
Losing My Wedding Ring and Finding It at a Pawn Shop Relates Perfectly to My Marriage
Was it coincidence—or fate—that played a hand here?
8 Remarkable Stories of the Most Unlikely Friendships
Would you pal around with your spouse’s ex? Or buddy up to someone who put a foot in your face?...
When a Scuba Diver Didn’t Return to the Surface for Hours, This Diving Expert Refused to Give ...
It seemed impossible that anyone could be left alive. But an inner...
How David Lee Roth of Van Halen Almost Ruined My Marriage
I thought the man I’d married was a rock star. That turned out to be closer to the truth than...
When the World Shut Down, This 9-Year-Old Created an Unlikely Bond with 6 Chickens
In a time of isolation from the rest of the world, this little girl found friendship in her family’s new...
This Couple Adopted a Cat to Help Their Dog with His Separation Anxiety—Now They Have the Most Beaut...
Follow this unusual pair of furry friends as they explore the West.
15 Amazing Facts About the Women of NASA
The sky is not the limit for these incredible pioneers.
A Bad Storm Left This Driver Stranded on a Bridge with His Truck Dangling 70 Feet Above a River
With his truck dangling above a roiling river and a storm whipping 50-mph winds, a trapped driver’s only hope...
These Prisoners Scammed Millions from the Comfort of Their Jail Cells
A diabolical scam snares everyday Americans. The real shock is that it is pulled off by prisoners.
This Teacher Saved a Grandmother’s Life Thanks to Virtual School at Home
“If it wasn’t for them,” said Phillips, “I wouldn’t be here.”
Dozens of My Friends Have Had Coronavirus—Here’s What They Want You to Know
One by one, I've watched friends and family members contract, spread, and battle coronavirus. They've shared their stories in the...
When a Medevac Plane Couldn’t Land Because the Runway Lights Were Out an Entire Village Used T...
“Any time a plane flies over that late, you know something is wrong.”
How an Activist with Disabilities Went from Being a Role Model to a Runway Model
A disabled activist won’t let Twitter trolls stop her from seeing herself as she really is—a star.
This Musician Asks Kids to Trade Their Guns in for Trumpets to Help Combat Violence in New Orleans
Alarmed by a tragic shooting in his hometown, a New Orleans musician gives hope to kids—for a song.
Reader’s Digest Nicest Places in America
Every year, our editors read through thousands of nominations from readers to find the Reader's Digest Nicest Places in America....
40 Years After Falling for a Girl, He Finally Got to Be with Her
A lovesick teenager gets the girl— 40 years later.
A Surf Board Drifted from Hawaii to the Philippines and Started a Friendship Between the Two Owners
It traveled over 5,000 miles across the ocean and was still in one piece.
What It Was Like to Escape a Wildfire in the Middle of the Night
Two retirees recount their narrow escape from their home during a wildfire in Oregon.
How a Determined Detective Caught a Stalker Who Had Been Humiliating High School Girls in a Small Town
An elusive hacker humiliated high school girls from a small New Hampshire town. Then they teamed up with a determined...
I Was Bullied on Valentine’s Day as a Kid. Here’s How I Spread Kindness on February 14 a...
As a child, I had a humiliating experience on February 14. Now that I’m a teacher, my students celebrate...
A Dog Was Trapped in a Cave for 30 Hours. It Took 8 Cavers to Find Him.
Buzzman the dog hadn't returned home for a few hours. Thinking it was unusual, his owner tracked his collar and...
This Couple Agreed to Split the Lottery If They Won. When They Did, She Left with All the Money
He said they’d agreed to split the winnings. But when they hit the jackpot, she just split.
Nicest Places in America 2021
Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to improve...