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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

At least 194 people across the southern United States are dead after tornadoes and storms ripped across the region. An estimated mile-wide tornado struck the town of Tuscaloosa, Ala. At least 150 people were reported killed by storms in Alabama alone.

The New York Times says that the Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon” has a “heart as pure as a Rodgers and Hammerstein show.” On today’s show we’re joined by its two stars: Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells. We’ll look into the complex world of FBI confidential informants. Daniel Orozco talks about Orientation, his collection of short fiction. On our latest Backstory segment, we’ll discuss the Wikileaks Guantanamo documents with Carol Rosenberg of the Miami Herald. Plus, we’ll look at how evangelical Christians are trying to increase international adoptions.

Marco Werman hosts an engaging daily portrait of what’s happening around the world, from PRX, the BBC and WGBH in Boston.

Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.

The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.

Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.