From norovirus to nutcracker fractures to wire hangers, the price for your beloved Christmas ballet is blood

From pedophilic godfathers to gruesome seven-headed mice, the first versions of the classic ballet were — different

An '80s hip-hop version in Brooklyn and a whaling industry show in Massachusetts, “The Nutcracker” can do it all

"60 Minutes" learned about the magazine's elusive selection process, headed by cartoon editor Bob Mankoff

The blogosphere's reaction to the New Yorker cover proves that the Bush era has killed a lot of liberals' sense of humor. And that's not funny.

The New Yorker's humor isn't always edgy, but readers keep finding fresh ways to express "hell is other people"

The powers that be hated Roz Chast's quirky style at first. Now she's iconic and helps defines its style and voice

The online culture of instant gratification robs us of the endorphins normally produced of effort and endurance

A figurine of the presidential candidate comes with "stainless steel thighs" and can crack the toughest of nuts.

Just one twist: They evaluated live reenactments

David Rees' second collection of his scabrous, minimalist "Get Your War On" comic is the perfect tonic for this unbearable week.

The actor and frequent New Yorker contributor's Shouts & Murmurs column is being criticized for racist jokes

A peek inside the online communities devoted to the art of making X-rated images hilariously PG

Film critics struggle to review "The End of Days" and still retain their indie cred. Plus: The AIDS crisis in Africa and one writer's desperate attempt to get a job at Maxim.

With Salinger estate set to publish five new books, we look back on one of his most seminal works