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A high level of investment in agriculture is driving up land prices, making it harder for new farmers to afford their own. And banks simply aren't lending to higher-risk first-time farmers. Unless young people are left farmland by their family, they're out of luck, one banker explains.

A high level of investment in agriculture is driving up land prices, making it harder for new farmers to afford their own. And banks simply aren't lending to higher-risk first-time farmers. Unless young people are left farmland by their family, they're out of luck, one banker explains.

Everyone says it dozens of times a day, from its Boston birthplace to the far reaches of the Earth. It's the word "OK" — the subject of the book "OK: The Improbable Story of America's Greatest Word."

American Airlines has canceled thousands of flights this week for safety checks. Several other U.S. carriers have had to do the same thing, and they're shuffling passengers, empty planes, mechanics, inspectors — and a lot of paperwork — to try to get through the logistical chaos.

Auditions at Madison Square Garden focus on a walk-on role in a revival of Annie. The character? A stray dog. And no, it's not for the alpha male role of Sandy.

As the U.S., Britain and Spain abandon efforts to win U.N. approval for a new resolution on Iraq, President Bush prepares to address the nation at 8 p.m. ET. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer says Bush will issue an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, that the Iraqi leader leave the country or face war. And Secretary of State Powell says the "time for diplomacy has passed." Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara and Michele Kelemen.

Best of 4A 2002 - Christopher O'Riley: Pianist Christopher O'Riley came by NPR last year as well, to play some songs by a band called Radiohead, and he threw in some music George Harrison as well, as a tribute to the late Beatle. We hear O'Riley's arrangement of "Within You Without You" and "Blue Jay Way."

Secretary of State Colin Powell prepares to share U.S. intelligence with the U.N. Security Council, in hopes of persuading members that Iraq is in defiance of U.N. weapons resolutions. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Tony Blair urges European nations to support the U.S. position. NPR's Vicky O'Hara and NPR's Guy Raz report.

Parnassus Avenue Baroque in Studio 4A: We welcome a newly formed ensemble called Parnassus Avenue Baroque into the PT studios. They play Corelli's Sonata Op.l 5, No. 1, followed by a Sonata for Two Recorders by Sammartini, and Diogenio Bigaglia's Sonata in A minor. The performers are Dan Laurin, Hanneke Proosdij (PROOZ-jee), David Tayler and Tanya Tomkins. Fred Child also speaks with the ensemble about their music, and what it's like to play in a group where some members live in California and one lives in Sweden.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill has resigned, and will leave office within weeks. O'Neill has been a chief adviser to President Bush on the flagging economy. Senior White House economic adviser Larry Lindsey is also expected to give up his post. NPR News reports.