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Los Angeles

Los Angeles (pronounced /lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ lawss-AN-jə-ləs; Spanish: [los ˈaŋxeles], Spanish for "The Angels") is the most populous city in California and the second most populous in the United States, with a population of 4.06 million on a land area of 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2). It is the focal point of the larger Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside combined statistical area, which contains nearly 17.8 million people. This makes it the 12th most populous metropolitan area in the world. Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated and one of the most multicultural counties in the United States. The city's inhabitants are referred to as "Angelenos" (/ændʒɨˈliːnoʊz/).

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Glee Season 3 Finale
‘Glee’ Season 3 Finale Leaves Audience in Tears and Wonder: What to Expect on Season 4? [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

The last episode of TV musical hit “Glee” left many of its fans crying and bewildered on what will happen next to the most loved characters. (8:20 am)

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Deron Williams has made the All-Star team three straight years
Lakers Trade Rumors: Deron Williams Interested in Joining Los Angeles

By IBTimes

According to Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated, Deron Williams is interested in going to Los Angeles. (1:07 am)

Jerry Sloan
Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan Interested in Bobcats, Magic Jobs

By IBTimes

Jerry Sloan is interested in returning to coaching in the NBA. (12:52 am)

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The Rangers take on the Devils at 8 p.m. ET.
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Live Stream: Preview, Prediction and Where to Watch for Wednesday's NHL Playoff Game

By IBTimes

The Rangers take on the Devils at 8 p.m. ET. (12:22 am)

MORE TOPICS: STORM, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY

The Lakers need to put better pieces around Kobe Bryant in order for them to compete for another title.
Lakers Trade Rumors: Why Los Angeles Will Trade Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum

By IBTimes

Just two years removed from their second straight championship, the Lakers are no longer title contenders. (9:48 pm)

Dustin Brown was the victim of abuse from the Coyotes after he scored the game winner.
Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes Argue in Handshake Line Following Game Five [VIDEO]

By IBTimes

The end of the Western Conference Final got ugly between the Coyotes and Kings. (9:48 pm)

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ Release Enlists Major Writing Talent, Treyarch Examines Iconic Villains For Inspiration
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ Release Enlists Major Writing Talent, Treyarch Examines Iconic Villains For Inspiration

By IBTimes

Fans are gearing up for the next installment in Treyarch and Activision’s military first-person shooter franchise. “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2” will be released just in time for the holiday season on Nov. 13th and will take place in a futuristic Los Angeles setting. (8:58 pm)

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Kobe is 33, can the Lakers take advantage of his talents before they start to fade?
Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: After Second Round Exit, What's Next for the Lakers?

By IBTimes

The Lakers look like they are in dire straights following a 4-1 series defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can the Lakers rebuild and rebound for next season? (8:35 pm)

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Pre-Market Movers (Dell, Facebook, Alcoa, Renren, Jive Software, BlackRock, Alcatel Lucent, FreightCar America)

By IBTimes

Among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Wednesday are: Ares Capital Corp, Alcatel Lucent, FreightCar America, Jive Software, Dell Inc, Renren Inc, BlackRock, Alcoa and Facebook Inc. (5:21 pm)

MORE TOPICS: BARCLAYS, FACEBOOK, DELL, LAW FIRM, LAWSUIT

Canadian model Jenna Talackova attends a news conference in Los Angeles, California April 3, 2012.
Miss Universe Canada: Transgender Jenna Talackova's Journey From A Man to Miss Congeniality (PHOTOS)

By IBTimes IN

Transgender Jenna Talackova From A Man to Miss Congeniality at Miss Universe Canada (5:08 pm)

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