1. Presidential hopefuls George W. Bush, Al Gore embrace faith-based programs. In these "charitable-choice" programs, religious organizations, including churches and synagogues, may provide social services through a government contract. Religious indoctrination is prohibited.
2. Rioting Muslims target Christians in Ambon, Indonesia.
3. Gay marriage gains in Vermont, but loses ground among United Methodists.
His ministry, preparing to downsize in the wake of a new investigation, expresses regret for “misplaced trust” in a leader who used his esteem to conceal his sexual misconduct.