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2:40pm

Sat September 15, 2012
Author Interviews

Embracing Diversity In A 'Multi-Faith World'

Originally published on Sat September 15, 2012 3:48 pm

Time magazine named author and pastor Brian McLaren one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America.

McLaren has written more than 20 books, and he is a principal figure in the Emerging Church, a Christian movement that rejects the organized and institutional church in favor of a more modern, accepting community.

McLaren's new book is called Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World.

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6:16am

Sat September 15, 2012
Monkey See

Jackie Chan: Portrait Of The Action Star At 58

Originally published on Fri September 14, 2012 2:05 pm

Credit Jemal Countess / Getty Images

Onstage at the Toronto International Film Festival, Jackie Chan describes his first visit to the United States. "I speak no English at that time — I do not even know how to order breakfast. Everyone know ... you know the story?"

"No," says the audience, almost in unison.

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5:34am

Sat September 15, 2012
NPR Story

Would You Like A Calorie Count With That?

Originally published on Sat September 15, 2012 8:55 am

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST:

Next week, McDonald's will become the largest fast-food chain in the country to display calorie counts on its menu boards. Won't that make you think twice when asked: You want fries with that?

NPR's Allison Aubrey has been reporting on McDonald's announcement this week. She joins us in our studios. Allison, thanks for being with us.

ALLISON AUBREY, BYLINE: Hi, Scott. Glad to be here.

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