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The Mexican literary legend's passing this week spurred a particular recollection from NPR's Linton Weeks, who spent time with him in 1995.

In the run-up to the 2012 election, rhetoric on the Democratic side seems to have taken on a populist edge. But Ari Berman of The Nation argues that the president can't raise money from Wall Street, and criticize it at the same time. He must make a choice.

Last week JPMorgan announced that it had lost $2 billion. President Obama said that the loss validates his administration's policies, but he has also praised the bank's head, Jamie Dimon. Daniel Halper of The Weekly Standard knows of one reason that Obama might not be quick to criticize the bank.

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Mexican author Carlos Fuentes died Tuesday at age 83. He was a prolific novelist whose work was read by everyone from the Mexican elite to the working class, making him one of the country's most influential social critics. Host Michel Martin speaks with OC Weekly columnist Gustavo Arellano about Fuentes' influence, both in Mexico and abroad.

France's new president was inaugurated Tuesday, and he's moving into the presidential palace with his longtime "companion." Host Michel Martin and the Beauty Shop ladies weigh in on political protocol when it comes to heads of state, politicians and their unmarried significant others.

Korean-American Yul Kwon went from being bullied in school, to being named one of People magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive.' The Yale-educated lawyer catapulted to stardom when he won the reality TV show Survivor.He talks with host Michel Martin about his efforts to change the game for Asians and how they're reflected in media.

Almost a year ago, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a slew of new rules to make the labels of sunscreens more helpful and realistic. To avert summer shortages, the agency has delayed implementation until December for most companies.