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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

Frontline correspondent Lowell Bergman talks about his new report on Rupert Murdoch’s troubled media dynasty. Michael Tilson Thomas, the director of the San Francisco Symphony, discusses the city-wide celebration “American Mavericks” and his upcoming performances at Carnegie Hall. Today’s installment of A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at 12 figures buried in the tomb of a Tang era Chinese general. Plus, we’ll look at the controversy surrounding the plans to expand NYU.

Frontline correspondent Lowell Bergman talks about his new report on Rupert Murdoch’s troubled media dynasty. Michael Tilson Thomas, the director of the San Francisco Symphony, discusses the city-wide celebration “American Mavericks” and his upcoming performances at Carnegie Hall. Today’s installment of A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at 12 figures buried in the tomb of a Tang era Chinese general. Plus, we’ll look at the controversy surrounding the plans to expand NYU.

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The Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of the Affordable Healthcare Act this week. NPR will provide extensive coverage of what's at stake with the healthcare overhaul as well as coverage with host Jennifer Ludden of the unprecedented three days of arguments.

New Orleans innovator Dr. John is in town this week to pay tribute to his hometown hero, Louis Armstrong. Today: A house call from the doctor, and a preview of his upcoming album, called “Locked Down.” Plus: Art about unemployment, when musician and playwright Ethan Lipton performs live.