Mirant said Wednesday it has agreed to invest $64 million to control pollution from its 482-MW coal-fired plant in Alexandria, Virginia, under an agreement reached with the city.

"It's a start for a new beginning," David Carter said. "Anything is possible. For years I never thought I'd get this piece of paper."-Times Staff Photo/Shamus Ian Fatzinger A second chance To view a photo ...

A fiery collision that killed six people aboard two medical helicopters has underscored the dangers of emergency flights and renewed questions about whether they are worth the risks.