Reader's Digest

Kidnapped by Terrorists: One Boy’s Story of Escape

What should have been a tranquil family vacation in the southern Philippines turned into an unending nightmare.

The Vampire That Wouldn’t Let Anne Rice Go

For almost 40 years now, Anne Rice has been bringing a splendidly bloodthirsty vampire into our homes. The natty Lestat is the star of much of her oeuvre…

Reader’s Digest Extras from October 2013

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Wacky Workouts
If you’re bored with your exercise regime—well, have you tried Prancercise? If the massively viral YouTube video is any proof, sashaying along to…

Everyday Heroes: Fearless on the Front Lawn

One Friday night in May 2010, Oliver and Ione Kleven heard angry shouts coming from their front lawn. Ione, 65, stepped onto the porch and saw two men…

Mr. Mom, Meet Alpha Dad: A New Type of Father

Three Deloitte Dads are eating breakfast across the street from the Toronto office of their financial-services company, Deloitte, spearing eggs and discussing how they juggle their careers and…

Everyday Heroes: From Captive to Caretaker

A timely adoption gives two abused souls a fresh start.

Everyday Heroes: Bringing Down a Bank Robber

A former boxing champion takes a repeat offender off the streets.

“Weird Al” Yankovic: Genius, Hoarder, Weasel-Lover

He has six platinum records, three Grammy awards for inescapable spoofs like "Fat" and "Eat It," and a perpetually sold-out live show boasting more costume changes than Lady Gaga. But even after 30 years of musical-comedy stardom, there are still things we didn't know about Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic until he told us.

Editor’s Note: A Fresh Look at Junk Food

I was a bad mom this weekend: On Saturday, my daughters and I ate lunch at McDonald’s.

I try. I really do. I take pride in eating as…

We Ask Rob Riggle What Smells Worse: Football Players or Marines

Brace yourself; he's going in.