Bean, an openly gay former player and now Major League Baseball’s ambassador for inclusion, said he appreciated Murphy being honest when the Mets second baseman said Tuesday he “disagreed” with Bean’s lifestyle, citing his religious beliefs. MORE: Openly gay athletes | What next after Mets’ dual controversies? | Syndergaard among impact rookies Writing for MLB.com, Bean also said he had “tremendous admiration and respect” for Murphy’s dedication to his family....

Comedian Billy Eichner has taken aim at the rally-goers, saying he now understands the logic behind suicide bombers. The Billy on the Street star posted a controversial joke on the topic, prompting a mixed reaction from followers. “I used to think to myself, how could anyone be convinced to become a suicide bomber? And then…” he wrote. Eichner retweeted a series of photos of crowds at the event, which were initially tweeted by CNN’s Jim Acosta....

Having just signed Hamilton, the Mets didn’t know about the speedster’s aversion to trains and asked him to take a rail down to meet them. Instead, the outfielder opted for a car ride. Hamilton doesn’t like to ride trains because the show ‘Criminal Minds’ has portrayed the transportation method as dangerous. “I told them I watch too much ‘Criminal Minds’ for the train,” Hamilton said to reporters. MORE: Sean Manaea makes signs for A’s teammates...

Irwin posted a photo of herself and Powell holding a baby-sized zookeeper uniform as they stood in their own Australia Zoo gear. She also revealed she’s only in her first trimester, and the baby will be due sometime in 2021. “It’s an honour to share this special moment in our lives with you,” she wrote. “Though I’m still in my first trimester, we really want you to be part of our journey from the beginning of this new life chapter....

Those wanting continued cooperation on the MIA issue should want the United States to normalize diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Last year Bill Clinton lifted a 19-year trade embargo. Since then the record has been clear: warmer contacts mean that Americans get more information about MIAs. One year of friendly cooperation has worked better than 19 years of acting like a sore loser. Yet if the summer passes with no decision on norrealization, the onset of the long American election season could mean a delay of nearly two years....

The oldest forms of biologics have been around for many years, such as the vaccines developed in the 19th century. Insulin was another relatively early biologic therapy. However, since the 1990s, the number of biologics on the market has vastly multiplied. Many types of biological therapy are now available to treat a wide array of different medical conditions such as various forms of cancer and autoimmune diseases. More are developed and made available every year....

The coalition’s criticism comes on the heels of Trump’s memo, issued one day prior, suggesting areas where protests continue to take place could see fewer federal dollars allocated to state and city programs. Tom Cochran, the Conference of Mayors’ CEO and executive director, described the threat as an unlawful “attack” on residents of those areas in a statement. “President Trump may believe this is an attack on mayors, but it is actually an attack on the millions of hard-working, tax-paying citizens who live in American cities,” Cochran said....

The deal backed by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Joe Manchin (D-WV.) and a handful of other lawmakers would offer $25 billion in rental assistance to state and local governments, as well as Native Americans tribes. An outline of the proposal revealed earlier this week stated that 90 percent of the funds would be used on rent payments, arrears, utility bills and “related housing stability services” offered at the local level....

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of alcohol use characterized by an inability to control drinking and other behaviors that cause significant impairment. When they occur together, bipolar disorder and alcohol use can exacerbate each other. Read more to learn about bipolar disorder, alcohol use disorder, and the connection between these conditions. What Is the Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder? When bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder occur together, the combination can be more severe than having each diagnosis independently....

According to CoinDesk, the price of Bitcoin was trading at around $29,811 earlier on Tuesday but rallied to reach $30,536 as of publication time. Bitcoin hit a 24-hour low price of $28,814, according to CoinDesk. Since May, Bitcoin’s price has continued to decrease after reaching an all-time high of $64,829 in April. According to data from CoinDesk, the price of Bitcoin has not dipped below $30,000 since Jan. 1 when it was trading around $29,333....

Alves was left with a bittersweet feeling after Juventus advanced to the semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate following Wednesday’s goalless draw. The Italian visitors held firm at Camp Nou midweek, neutralising Barca trio Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. Messi made to look human by Juve giants Alves was seen comforting a tearful Neymar post-match and the Brazilian admitted it was painful inflicting misery on Barca, where he won six LaLiga titles and three Champions League crowns among others before leaving last season....

Companies including Aeropostale, Nordstrom and Gap are offering up to 50 percent off, while Boohoo is offering discounts of up to 60 percent and ROMWE is offering up to 80 percent off. There are also deals to be had on designer brands such as Calvin Klein, plus more discounts to be found in the Net-a-Porter sale. You could make the most of the sales to buy discounted activewear at Lululemon and Sweaty Betty....

Electronics Get the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS, with a 42mm sport band and aluminum case, for $149 (reduced from $229). Save $130.99 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch 128GB tablet, priced at $199 (reduced from $329.99). Save $100 on a Sanyo 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD (2160p) HDR Roku Smart TV, available for $398 (down from $498). Save $93 on LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 bluetooth wireless stereo earbuds for $106....

This year, Black Friday has once again not disappointed those who are inclined to shop for tasty discounts within the departments of soccer equipment. So, with Black Friday 2018 here, Goal takes a look at some of the best deals and discounts for soccer gear in the US both in-store and online. Black Friday soccer cleat deals Football boots can be an expensive acquisition, which makes the thought of availing of a Black Friday offer all the more appealing....

The reports of a “suspicious person” would come in over the emergency and non-emergency phone lines into the police communications center. When asked for a description, the callers would often identify the suspect as “a black man” whose “suspicious activity” consisted of walking in the caller’s neighborhood. Even in the most affluent areas, racism knows no color, religion, financial status or political affiliation. When people perceive a threat to their personal safety and property values, the public face of their morals and values is peeled off, exposing their true feelings about people of color....

The sad fact is that disproportionate rates of unnecessary suffering and death occur within the Black community. African Americans were 2.8 times more likely than white Americans to be hospitalized due to COVID-19, and twice as likely to die from it. Some of this difference is attributed to factors beyond our control such as differences in vitamin D absorption. Living and working conditions also put many African Americans at greater risk for contracting COVID-19....

The Blackhawks announced on Oct. 26 the results of an independent investigation following allegations of sexual assault by a former player and the subsequent coverup by team officials. “It is clear the organization and its executives at that time did not live up to our own standards or values in handling these disturbing incidents,” a letter to the community from the Blackhawks read. “We deeply regret the harm caused to John Doe and the other individuals who were affected and the failure to promptly respond....

Whatever else Blackwater is or isn’t guilty of—a topic of intense interest in Washington—it has a well-earned reputation in Iraq for arrogance and high-handedness. Iraqis naturally have the most serious complaints; dozens have been killed by Blackwater operatives since the beginning of the war. But many American civilian and military officials in Iraq also have little sympathy for the private security company and its highly paid employees. With an uproar growing in Congress over Blackwater’s alleged excesses, the North Carolina-based company is finding few supporters....

Survival rates are also classified by the stage: localized, regional, and distant. If the cancer is found earlier, the chance of survival is higher. Survival Rates Relative survival is an estimate of the percentage of people who would be expected to survive the effects of their cancer. The five-year relative survival rate measures how many people will survive five years or more after being diagnosed. It is estimated based on epidemiological data collected by the National Cancer Institute’s SEER program....