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Host Bob Edwards reads comments from listeners who loved, and hated, and disputed, this week's stories.

NPR's Pam Fessler reports from New York where President Clinton continues to attend fundraiser after fundraiser. Among the achievements the president can count towards his legacy is the record amount of money he has raised for his party.

Mary Sojourner offers her comments on aging, and the difference between a prune and a dried plum.

Host Bob Edwards talks with author Gore Vidal about his new novel, The Golden Age. In the final volume of a series of historic novels, Vidal writes about the 1940's, a decade that saw the end of World War Two and the dawn of American dominance in everything from business to ballet. Vidal says it was during this time that marked the death of the American republic, as the U-S transformed into a global empire. (6:38) {Stations: "The Golden Age" by Gore Vidal is published by Doubleday ISBN: 0-385-50075-0}

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on the latest demonstrations against Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic. Opposition supporters stormed the parliament, and took over the state-controlled television headquarters. Police first launched teargas grenades into the crowd of protestors, then some officers were later seen joining the demonstrations.

Noah reads letters from listeners.

Haystack Toys has a new business plan and a big part of their strategy is to work with small independent inventors to come up with new ideas and products. Chris Arnold reports.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Sarah Chayes in Paris where the Peace Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian Leader Yasser Araf broke off with much discussed but nothing signed. After eight days of violence, Israeli tanks are reported to be withdrawing today, but tensions are still high.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on the growing international criticism of Israel's use of force in the current conflict in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Vice presidential debates have had little visible effect on the immediate presidential campaigns of which they've been part. But they have made a difference to the future political careers of their participants -- who have often gone on to run for president themselves. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports.