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Prince often opened his home to guests. Such as comedian Eddie Murphy and his brother Charlie. They tell a story about how he challenged them to a game of basketball and beat them.

Chicago is hosting this year's International Jazz Day. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Nate Chinen, who is covering the event for Philadelphia's WRTI jazz station.

His KCRW show in which he interviewed authors was nationally syndicated until 2022. He was 73.

Towns in New Jersey, where the Super Bowl will be played, were expecting an economic boost from the game. Local officials grumble the biggest share of spending is happening across the Hudson River in New York City. Economists say the total economic impact of the game is close to zero anyway, despite the NFL's claims to the contrary.

The children's TV show Blue's Clues is back after 15 years, with a new host. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh Dela Cruz about what it's like solving mysteries with an animated dog.

President Bush is due to meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders at the White House. Afterward, he hopes they'll make progress talking with each other. This week might mark President Bush's deepest involvement in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

In one of the most highly contested Olympic bids in history, the International Olympic Committee announces that the 2012 games will go to London. Paris seemed a near shoo-in, but a strong catch-up campaign from Britain brought the decision down to the wire.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium in northern California has the first ever Great White shark exhibit. Rebecca Roberts reports looks at efforts to study the shark and keep it on display.

Londoners celebrate the news that their city will host the 2012 Olympic Games. Early Wednesday, Olympics organizers announced their choice of London over Paris, Madrid, New York and Moscow. Hear Michele Norris and Alan Hamilton of The Times of London.

President Barack Obama hosted two gatherings at the White House Monday: first the National Governors Association and then the president's own Fiscal Responsibility Summit. Both meetings were largely about the state of the economy and its effect on government spending and revenues.