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Commentator Ellen Charry says spirituality is "in" and religion seems to be "out" these days. But spirituality can fall short without the ritual, history and discipline religion provides.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on day one of the Senate confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee John Ashcroft. The former US Senator underwent tough questioning from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee over his views on civil rights, abortion, and school desegregation.

Last week's kidnapping of "Doctors Without Borders" aid worker Kenny Gluck highlights the lawlessness that persists in Chechnya, even though Russian troops claim to have retaken the republic. There is evidence that both pro- and anti-Russian forces are active in the kidnapping business. Natasha Yefimova reports.

Linda talks with Mike Lanchin, a freelance reporter in El Salvador, about recovery efforts after Saturday's earthquake. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands injured.

The Presidentially-appointed Commission on Holocaust Assets in the United States released its final report today. It says, in part, that U.S. forces did not do enough to track art, gold, and other assets looted by the Nazis because they were consumed with the effort to rebuild Europe after the war. The commission is recommending legislation that will create a foundation to carry on its' work. But some are already criticizing the commission's work as inadequate. David D'Arcy reports.

Linda talks with Ron Chapman, Band Director for Crawford High School in the town of Crawford, Texas, his bands upcoming performance in the inaugural parade. The band won't march, but will be stationed near the White House, to perform one hour before the parade and one hour after. The band will make its way to Washington by bus.

NPR's Anne Garrels reports on the legacy of President Clinton's efforts to foster democracy in Russia. This is the third in a series of Morning Edition reports reviewing the President's foreign policy initiatives.

NPR's Gerry Hadden reports on rescue and recovery efforts underway in El Salvador following Saturday's earthquake.

Iraq is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the start of the Gulf War. Barbara Plett reports for the BBC.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on a Supreme Court case brought by pro golfer Casey Martin, who says the Professional Golfers Association must change its regulations in order to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act.