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Stephanie Garber, circa 1994

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Stephanie Garber

My Unsung Hero

A stranger swooped in with tea and compassion after a woman got in car accident

In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, Md., when a large pickup truck hit her car. A woman swooped in to offer her a cup of tea and compassion.

A stranger swooped in with tea and compassion after a woman got in car accident

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This heroic dog traversed the interstate to lead police to her injured owner

Recent snow covers the pine trees alongside Interstate 93 as the road enters the White Mountains on December 26, 2021 in New Hampshire. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images hide caption

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This heroic dog traversed the interstate to lead police to her injured owner

What started as a report of a dog loose on the highway ended with the timely rescue of two injured humans. One-year-old Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, is getting praise and extra treats for her heroism.

Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving

Distracted driving is a growing problem, accounting for at least 12 percent of road crashes worldwide. Young men are more likely to be distracted, a study finds. Kathleen Finlay/Cultura RF/Getty Images hide caption

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Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving

Distracted driving is a growing problem, accounting for at least 12 percent of road crashes worldwide. Phones don't help. But personality and gender may play a role, too, researchers say.

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