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NTSB Says Firefighting Chopper Lost Power Before Crash

REDDING, Calif. – An initial investigation into a deadly helicopter crash that killed nine people in Northern California earlier this month has found that the chopper’s main rotor lost power during takeoff. A preliminary crash report released by the National Transportation Safety Board says the Sikorsky S-61N helicopter hit trees …

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Hot Stuff: Study Says Heated Car Seats May Harm Male Fertility

A heated car seat may feel warm and toasty on a cold night, but it may also decrease a man’s chances of becoming a father, according to a study published in the August issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility. Andreas Jung, of the University of Giessen in Germany, and …

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Georgia's Kodori Gorge Virtually Cut Off

CHUBERI, Georgia – The Russian troops sprawled on top of the tanks in a 135-vehicle convoy looked relaxed, with bandannas on their heads rather than helmets. Some smoked, one ate a chunk of watermelon. Many drivers had slung flak jackets over vehicle windows. Georgians on the side of the road …

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