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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.

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

For Valentine’s Day, we’ll try to demystify relationships and learn how to improve them using classic economic principles. And we’ll look at how couples manage their finances. Then, tales of nine ordinary couples who met in one of New York City’s iconic public spaces and ended up getting married. And speaking of iconic couples—James Maddalena and Janis Kelly talk about playing Richard and Pat Nixon in the Metropolitan Opera revival of “Nixon in China.” Plus, Harlem Globetrotters legend Curly Neal and current player Buckets Blakes talk about the team’s 85th season on tour.

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

A musical portrait of the wife of late Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Julliard-trained pianist who performed in the most prestigious concert halls in the world. Known as the “darling of Café Society,” Hazel Scott became a trailblazer in Hollywood; an outspoken civil rights activist which made her a political target; ...

Fred Armisen is best known for his comedy, but he also has a musical past and present. Today on Soundcheck: Armisen discusses his new TV show Portlandia, his time in a punk band and more. Plus: a rundown of the Grammys' biggest moments. And later: fast-flowing rapper Beans performs live.