Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'cardinals'

Sen. Cardin Wants Bailout For Struggling Newspapers

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Newspapers around the country are struggling to stay afloat as advertisers reconfigure their print budgets and target users who consume information online. But Sen. Ben Cardin wants to offer the suffering print business a lifeline with the Newspaper Revitalization Act. Cardin's proposed bill would offer print news outlets the option of becoming tax exempt non-profits, making them a protected class, of sorts. The Maryland senator explains the bill and why he thinks newspapers deserve the consideration.

Sen. Cardin Wants Bailout For Struggling Newspapers

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Md. Lawmaker's Marriage Proposal Attracts Police

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:27:00 EDT

Delegate Jon Cardin was boating with his girlfriend in Baltimore when a police boat approached. It was apparently a raid with a chopper hovering overhead. A cop was about to handcuff Megan Homer when a wedding ring appeared. That's how Jon Cardin proposed. The gesture distracted police on duty. Cardin has apologized.

Sen. Cardin Feels Heat On Health Care

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EDT

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), who has been supportive of calls to remake the health care system, has been getting a earful about the overhaul from seniors and others concerned about what they have been hearing. People began arriving at Hagerstown Community College more than four hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.

Cardinals, Conspiracies And A Crock Or Two

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:00:00 EDT

There's only so much Ron Howard can do with Angels & Demons' idiotic plotting — or the fact that the war between the pro-science Illuminati and the anti-science church doesn't really make much sense.

The Super Bowl Of Word Games

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST

Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which one word starts with S-T as in Steelers and the other starts C-A as in Cardinals. The words can be in either order. For example, given "people who work for a political candidate" the answer would be "campaign staff."

Papal Etiquette: What to Do If You Meet the Pontiff

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:53:00 EDT

If you get a chance to meet Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the U.S., how should you act? Monsignor K. Bartholomew Smith, who knew the pope back when he was a cardinal, offers some advice.

Holy Smoke! It's Time for NCAA Brackets

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Deciding which teams will play for the NCAA basketball championship is a bit like picking a pope. To assemble the all-important brackets, officials gather in secret, like the cardinals. But instead of white smoke, they reveal their choices to CBS, which pays the bills.

St. Louis Celebrates World Series Win

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:39:00 EDT

In the shadow of the Arch, hometown fans applaud the Cardinals' first World Series title in 24 years. As Matt Sepic of member station KWMU reports, the Detroit Tigers fell in five games.

Cardinals Claim World Series Crown

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:00:00 EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers last night 4-2 in Game 5 to win the World Series.

Cardinals on the Brink; Tigers Hope History Counts

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:55:00 EDT

The Detroit Tigers find themselves in a hole. It's Game Five and they're down to the St. Louis Cardinals three games to one. One more win and the Cardinals clinch the championship. However, these same two teams faced off in 1968. The Tigers were down three games to one, and wound up beating the Cardinals in seven games.

Anthem Singers Test 'the Land of the Free'

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:49:00 EDT

In 1968, the last time the Tigers played the Cardinals in the World Series, Jose Feliciano sang his version of the "Star Spangled Banner." Although it may sound restrained by today's standards, the performance was widely criticized for being disrespectful. Since then, singers have taken more artistic liberties with the anthem.

St. Louis One Step from Taking World Series Title

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:00:00 EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of winning the World Series after taking a 3-1 lead with a win over Detroit on Thursday night. The Cardinals rallied to beat the Tigers 5-4.

St. Louis Beats Detroit, Takes 2-1 Series Lead

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:00:00 EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals have a 2-1 lead over the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. The Cardinals won Tuesday night's game 5-0.

Cardinals Take World Series Game 1

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 08:00:00 EDT

The Detroit Tigers are favored to win the World Series, but the St. Louis Cardinals walked away with game one, scoring seven to two.

St. Louis Advances to Face Detroit in the World Series

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:00:00 EDT

The Detroit Tigers meet the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday in Major League Baseball's World Series. The Cardinals won a dramatic contest against the New York Mets to advance to baseball's championship series. But the surprise of the year has been Detroit.

Pope Benedict in Krakow, Home of John Paul II

Fri, 26 May 2006 16:00:00 EDT

Pope Benedict XVI continues his visit to Poland in Krakow, where his friend and predecessor John Paul II spent much of his life as priest, bishop and cardinal. Benedict will stop at Auschwitz this weekend, stressing his commitment to improved relations with Jews and fighting anti-Semitism.

Cardinal McCarrick Retiring as Washington's Archbishop

Fri, 19 May 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who's retiring as Washington's archbishop, speaks with Renee Montagne. He served as archbishop for five years, forging a reputation as a centrist mediator. He is credited with bridging the gap between partisans on issues surrounding abortion rights, sexual abuse by priests and immigration.

New Pope Surprises American Catholics

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:00:00 EDT

One year ago, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and was introduced to the world as the next Pope. He took the name Pope Benedict XVI. The former German cardinal has reshaped the papacy, and its relationship with American Catholics.

Cardinal Mahony Speaks Out on Immigration Reform

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:50:28 EST

Some American church leaders are concerned new immigration laws could interfere with their religious work in immigrant communities. Roman Catholic Cardinal Roger Mahony, The archbishop of Los Angeles, has been an outspoken critic of some immigration reform proposals, especially those that would make illegal immigrants felons. Madeleine Brand talks with the cardinal about why immigration is such an important issue for his church.

Benedict XVI Installs 15 New Cardinals

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:49:00 EST

Pope Benedict XVI installs his first group of new cardinals. The 15 join an exclusive group of papal advisers. What do the pope's choices say about the direction in which he will lead the church?

L.A. Cardinal Mahony Attacks Immigration Bill

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:17:17 EST

Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles says an immigration bill under consideration in Congress would put serious limits on the church's ability to serve illegal immigrants. He called for priests to defy the law if it passes. Liane Hansen speaks about the issue with Kevin Appleby, director of migration and refugee policy for the United States Conference of Bishops.

Cardinals Baseball Signs Off from KMOX

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

From member station KWMU, Tom Weber reports on Thursday's announcement that, after 52 years, the St. Louis Cardinals will no longer have their games broadcast on radio station KMOX.

Scientists Seek Vatican Clarification on Evolution

Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Recent comments by two Roman Catholic cardinals have some scientists wondering if the church is changing its position on evolution. For more than half a century, the Vatican has said evolution is compatible with Catholic theology. But now what was thought to be settled doctrine doesn't seem so settled.

Return to Country: Ryan Adams & the Cardinals

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Cold Roses, the new CD by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, is the first of three albums from the prolific singer/songwriter this year. Adams brings his band the Cardinals into our studios to play his new music.