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In many parts of farming country, the harvest season is underway. This means long hours and hard work for farmers and, in many cases, for their children as well. It's estimated that every year hundreds of children die from farm-related accidents. Marge Pitrof from W-U-W-M in Milwaukee reports that one group from Wisconsin is trying to get the government more involved in protecting children on farms, but some farmers say safety can't be regulated.

A new documentary tells the story of two rival ballet companies: the original Ballet Russe and the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. They were two of the most famous and influential ballet companies of the 20th century. Filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine shot many hours of interviews with surviving dancers, including Irina Baronova.

Author and journalist and NPR reporter, ALAN BERLOW. His new book is "Dead Season: A Story of Murder and Revenge on the Philippine Island of Negros" (Pantheon Books). The book evolves from an investigation into a massacre of a peasant family to a series of interrelated crimes. BERLOW also examines the broader problems facing the Phillipines and the impact of American colonialism and imperialism.

A small number of corrupt farmers and insurance agents are scamming the nation's crop insurance system. They're staging crop damage and filing phony claims, to the tune of $160 million last year. Using a bag of cocktail ice and a camera, one tomato-farming couple took the government for millions of dollars.

Daniel talks to NPR's Joe Palca about flu season. There are more cases of the flu in the winter than in the summer, but researchers are not sure why. Research also suggests that flu shots are beneficial for all people, not just the elderly.

from Hurricane Opal six months ago. The area attracts about 7 million tourists a year. Most of the panhandle's vacation spots are open again for the new season, but some businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet.

President Clinton is enjoying the luxury of a primary season in which he can campaign as much or as little as he chooses without fear of losing because he is unopposed for the Democratic nomination. NPR'S Mara Liasson reports that the lack of opponents gives him several advantages over his Republican rivals, who have to defeat one another for the GOP nomination. .

to lower the number of cars on the island during tourist season. In the past, any car in line for the ferry before a certain time was guaranteed passage to the island that day. But beginning tomorrow, reservations are required two weeks in advance for a space on the ferry.

NPR's David Molpus reports that, increasingly, corporate America is ready to lay off workers during the holiday season. While corporations say they're helping workers 'transition' out of their jobs, labor watchers say corporate America is no longer ashamed to openly treat workers as dispensible.

It has been a slower-than-usual Christmas season for etailers, with some stores reporting flat sales. But businesses are counting on ast-minute shoppers to improve the situation and create a big finish. NPR's Jim arroli has been monitoring holiday sales.