Pollution in Bakersfield has been a long-time issue for California, although recent measures, such as stricter air quality standards, federal regulations and incentive programs, have contributed to getting rid of dirty air in the region.
A case filed against Lance Armstrong is set to proceed to trial after a US federal judge refused the former cyclist's bid to block the $100-million lawsuit filed by former teammate Floyd Landis as well as the US Postal Service team.
Valentine's Day celebrations clamped down on in parts of Indonesia for running counter to Muslim cultural values
Burhan Ozbilici's photograph on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey wins the prestigious photojournalism award and is the most intense images the world has seen.
