Yet, in truth, satire—at least satire of great quality—lives just as long as any other kind of art. It keeps its objects ...

The great comedic songwriter and performer Tom Lehrer passed away at 97 yesterday, outliving one of the writers credited with penning the “advance” obituary that The New York Times had been holding ...

If you’ve ever laughed at a satirical song, whether watching a panel show, a live comedy gig or on Radio 4, there’s a good ...

Tom Lehrer, the musical satirist and onetime mathematical prodigy whose lampooning lyrics skewered racism, the Catholic ...

Lehrer was found dead in his Cambridge, Massachusetts home on Saturday, aged 97. He was a cult figure more than a smash ...

Tom Lehrer, the renowned Cold War-era musical satirist whose jaunty and grim show tunes inspired generations, has died. Per ...

In a surprising cultural crossover moment, Lehrer once sent a handwritten letter to 2 Chainz after learning the rap artist had sampled his music for the 2012 song “Dope Peddler.” ...

Tom Lehrer, the American singer-songwriter who became famous for his witty and politically charged songs, has died at the age ...

Tom Lehrer's sharp wit and dark humor left an indelible mark on a generation. His songs, filled with biting satire, continue ...

Tom Lehrer, an influential musical satirist who came to fame with songs addressing topical events in the '50s and '60s, has ...

The ancient Christian site of Abu Mena near Alexandria has been removed from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger.

Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa (center), is trying to rebuild the country’s ravaged economy. To lead the effort, he ...