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The U.S. men's soccer team tied 0-0 with England on Friday, as the stakes of the group stage of the World Cup heighten.

The big picture: England is the favorite to win Group B — which also includes the U.S., Wales, and Iran — and advance to the knock-out round of the tournament.

The U.S. strong showing isn't the first surprise of the tournament.

If England comes out on top in Group B, the U.S. will aim to secure Group B's second spot, which will also advance to the elimination stage.

The 2022 World Cup is the U.S. men's team's first appearance in eight years, after they failed to qualify for the 2018 tournament.

State of play: England beat Iran 6-2 earlier this week, while the U.S. tied 1-1 against Wales in both of the teams' World Cup openers. 

Friday's game is the biggest test yet of the team's "golden generation" of players, which may be the most talented squad in U.S. history, Axios' Kendall Baker and Thomas Oide report.

What they're saying: "It’s obviously a huge opportunity to fast-track the impact that we can have," captain Tyler Adams said, per ESPN. 

"These are the games where [it's a] high-pressure, privileged moment to step on the field against some of these guys."

"We respect them, probably mutual respect between both teams, and when you get a result in a game like this, people start to respect Americans a little bit more," he said.

What's next: The U.S. will play Iran on Tuesday while England's team faces Wales the same day. 

U.S. ties 0-0 with England in World Cup match

The U.S. will play Iran on Tuesday while England's team faces Wales the same day.

The U.S. men's national soccer team before their World Cup match. 

The U.S. men's national soccer team before a match against Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 21 in Doha, Qatar. Photo: Visionhaus/Getty Images

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Shifts in technology and media are changing the way we play, watch and understand sports. Business models are adapting and social change is forcing those in charge of teams and leagues to reconsider decades-old practices.

Sports

Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola quashed a challenge from former Gov. Sarah Palin (R) to win Alaska's at-large House seat, the state's Division of Elections announced Wednesday.

The big picture: Peltola made history earlier this year when she won the state's special election to represent Alaska's lone U.S. House seat, making her the first Alaska Native elected to Congress.

She also became the first Democrat to represent the seat in nearly half a century, Axios' Andrew Solender notes.

Peltola won in August to serve the rest of Republican Rep. Don Young's term after he died earlier this year. That term ends on Jan. 3.

Peltola served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009.

Zoom in: Election officials on Wednesday announced the results of the state's new ranked-choice voting system. 

For races in which no candidate earns 50% of the vote, the candidates with the fewest votes are eliminated.

When a candidate is eliminated, their votes are reallocated to voters' second choice, per the state's division of elections. 

Go deeper... Republicans narrowly capture House after Democrats held Senate

Democrat Mary Peltola beats Sarah Palin in Alaska's at-large House race

She also becomes the first Democrat to represent the seat in nearly half a century.

 Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) speaks to supporters at a watch party on November 08, 2022 in Anchorage, Alaska. 

 Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) speaks to supporters at a watch party on Nov. 8 in Anchorage. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/13/mary-peltola-alaska-native-congress" data-vars-content-id="0c2e7b45-40f0-4dc0-87c2-3ad7793ffcf7" data-vars-headline="Democrat Mary Peltola beats Sarah Palin in Alaska&#x27;s at-large House race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/13/mary-peltola-alaska-native-congress" target="_self">Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola</a> quashed a challenge from former Gov. Sarah Palin (R) to win <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alaska&#x27;s at-large House seat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/midterm-elections-2022" data-vars-content-id="0c2e7b45-40f0-4dc0-87c2-3ad7793ffcf7" data-vars-headline="Democrat Mary Peltola beats Sarah Palin in Alaska&#x27;s at-large House race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/midterm-elections-2022" target="_self">Alaska&#x27;s at-large House seat</a>, the state&#x27;s Division of Elections announced Wednesday.The big picture: Peltola made history <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="earlier this year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/01/democrat-mary-peltola-wins-upset-in-alaska-special-election" data-vars-content-id="0c2e7b45-40f0-4dc0-87c2-3ad7793ffcf7" data-vars-headline="Democrat Mary Peltola beats Sarah Palin in Alaska&#x27;s at-large House race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/01/democrat-mary-peltola-wins-upset-in-alaska-special-election" target="_self">earlier this year</a> when she won the state&#x27;s special election to represent Alaska&#x27;s lone U.S. House seat, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="making her the first Alaska Native" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/13/mary-peltola-alaska-native-congress" data-vars-content-id="0c2e7b45-40f0-4dc0-87c2-3ad7793ffcf7" data-vars-headline="Democrat Mary Peltola beats Sarah Palin in Alaska&#x27;s at-large House race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/13/mary-peltola-alaska-native-congress" target="_self">making her the first Alaska Native</a> elected to Congress.

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

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There's nothing novel about a child coming home from school in November with a runny and stuffy nose or a cough. But for parents, the stakes feel especially high right now: Is it just a cold? The flu? Or are these tell-tale signs of RSV or COVID? 

Why it matters: Some of the symptoms of the flu, the respiratory virus and the coronavirus are relatively similar, making it difficult for parents to distinguish between the illnesses as cases are spiking nationwide.

And many Americans may be too COVID-fatigued to fret about the reality of a "tripledemic," Axios' Adriel Bettelheim reports.

Zoom out: Care could also be impacted by the national shortage of health care workers, which continues to exacerbate hospitals’ workloads.

Here's an overview of symptoms of RSV, the flu and COVID-19 in children — and what parents should know. 

RSV is very contagious and a common illness in children, with most having had an RSV infection by their second birthday, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

The symptoms include a runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever and wheezing, per the CDC. 

Most RSV infections go away within a week or two, but the CDC recommends parents call their healthcare provider if their child "is having difficulty breathing, not drinking enough fluids, or experiencing worsening symptoms." 

The symptoms of RSV usually come on gradually and they show up within 4 to 6 days after becoming infected.

Symptoms of the flu typically come on suddenly, which is perhaps its biggest distinction from RSV, per Health Partners.

Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, feeling tired and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea, per the CDC.

Fly symptoms typically develop about 1 to 4 days after being exposed to a sick person, per HealthyChildren.org.

"Even healthy children can get very sick from flu," the CDC warns.

The CDC says that parents should take their children to the emergency room if they are experiencing fast or trouble breathing, bluish lips or face, ribs pulling in with each breath and chest pain, among other symptoms.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 in children include fever and cough, but children can also experience sore throat, headache, fatigue or gastrointestinal symptoms, per the CDC.

Be smart: One of the best ways to protect your family is to stay up-to-date on your flu and COVID shots.

The CDC also recommends parents get their child tested if they develop symptoms, as that is the best way to know whether it is the flu or COVID-19.

Go deeper... Threat of "tripledemic" looms with RSV, COVID and flu

What parents should know about looming “tripledemic” and their kids' health

Symptoms of the flu typically come on suddenly, which is perhaps its biggest distinction from RSV.

A girl has her temperature measured at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022.

A girl has her temperature measured at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Times Square, New York, on June 22. Photo: Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty Images

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Health

A shooting at a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia on Tuesday night left six people dead and four people injured, Chesapeake Police said Wednesday. 

The latest: The suspected shooter in the attack purchased a pistol on the morning of the mass shooting and left a note on his phone that outlined his plan to target some of his colleagues, according to city officials.

The suspected shooter was identified as Andre Bing, 31. He used a 9mm handgun in the attack, per city officials.

The gunman had no criminal history, city officials said. 

"My God forgive me for what I’m going to do…" the note said, per images shared by city officials on Twitter.

Two of the victims and the shooter were found deceased in the break room of the Walmart, Chesapeake officials wrote on Twitter. One victim was found toward the front of the store.

The city released the victims' names Wednesday evening: Lorenzo Gamble, Brian Pendleton, Kellie Pyle, Randall Blevins and Tyneka Johnson. 

City officials on Friday also confirmed the death of 16-year-old Fernando Chavez-Barron, who had been unidentified because he was a minor.

Officials did not include additional details, but Walmart spokesperson Robert Arrieta confirmed that all six victims were Walmart associates.

Details: The shooter died from what officials believe to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds, Chief Mark Solesky said Wednesday.

Bing was identified as an overnight team lead who had worked at Walmart since 2010, the company said in a statement.

Chesapeake Police believe that there were at least 50 people in the store at the time of the shooting, per a media release on Wednesday afternoon.

"Investigators are actively working to learn more about the suspect's background and what may have motivated the shooting," per the release, 

The Chesapeake SWAT team executed a search warrant at the suspect's house.

The Walmart store is expected to be closed for several days while detectives investigate the crime scene, according to Chesapeake Police. 

The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, Solesky said. "There is no clear motive at this time," he said.  

The big picture: The gun violence at Walmart comes just three days after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs left five people dead.

There have been more than 600 mass shootings in the U.S. this year, according to Gun Violence Archive — which defines a mass shooting as having at least four people injured or killed, not including the shooter.

What they're saying: "The devastating news of last night's shooting ... at the hands of one of our associates has hit our Walmart family hard," Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon said in an update Wednesday evening. 

"My heart hurts for our associates and the Chesapeake community who have lost or injured loved ones."

"We are here for them today and in the challenging days ahead they will have our support," McMillon added, thanking Walmart associates, first responders and local officials providing help on site. 

The company had said in a statement Tuesday that it was working with law enforcement in their investigation.

"We are shocked at this tragic event ... We are focused on doing everything we can to support our associates and their families at this time."

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) tweeted early Wednesday: "Sickened by reports of yet another mass shooting, this time at a Walmart in Chesapeake. I'll be monitoring developments closely."

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) tweeted: "Tragically, our community is suffering from yet another incident of senseless gun violence just as families are gathering for Thanksgiving. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones."

President Biden expressed his condolences in a statement: "Jill and I grieve for those families, for the Chesapeake community, and for the Commonwealth of Virginia, which just suffered a terrible shooting at the University of Virginia this month."

"Because of yet another horrific and senseless act of violence, there are now even more tables across the country that will have empty seats this Thanksgiving. There are now more families who know the worst kind of loss and pain imaginable," Biden said.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.

Chesapeake shooting suspect wrote "death note" before massacre

Alexandra Bernier listens to a prayer during a vigil at St. Thomas Episcopal Church for those killed in a fatal shooting at a Walmart on November 23, 2022 in Chesapeake, Virginia

Alexandra Bernier listens to a prayer during a vigil at St. Thomas Episcopal Church for those killed in a fatal shooting at a Walmart on November 23 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Photo: Nathan Howard/Getty Images

Mass shootings

A shooting at a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia on Tuesday night left six people dead and four people injured, Chesapeake Police said Wednesday. The latest: The suspected shooter in the attack purchased a pistol on the morning of the mass shooting and left a note on his phone that outlined his plan to target some of his colleagues, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="according to city officials" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/AboutChesapeake/status/1596141677508710403" data-vars-content-id="d68582d1-2efb-4e02-9b73-d2db7fffd365" data-vars-headline="Chesapeake shooting suspect wrote &quot;death note&quot; before massacre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/AboutChesapeake/status/1596141677508710403" target="_blank">according to city officials</a>.

After a record economic expansion, the coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy into a recession as unemployment soared to staggering heights. The country now faces urgent questions about how much stimulus is needed for reeling consumers and businesses, and what a recovery might look like.

Economy & Business

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) beat Trump-backed Republican foe Kelly Tshibaka in Alaska's Senate election, the state's Division of Elections announced Wednesday.

Why it matters: Murkowski's victory represents another blow for the former president's handpicked candidates, many of whom lost their midterm races.

State of play: Election officials on Wednesday announced the results of the state's new ranked-choice voting system. 

The big picture: Murkowski, a moderate Senate Republican, held off an intra-party challenge from Tshibaka, who earned Trump's endorsement, and is the former commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration.

Trump had vowed to unseat Murkowski, who was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Murkowski earned the support of the Senate GOP's campaign arm and the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC run by allies of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R).

Murkowski beats Trump-backed opponent in Alaska's Senate race

Her victory represents another blow for the former president's handpicked candidates.

en. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) speaks to supporters at an election night watch party on November 08, 2022 in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) speaks to supporters at an election night watch party on Nov. 8 in Anchorage. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sen. Lisa Murkowski " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2021/11/12/murkowski-alaska-seeks-reelection-trump-gop" data-vars-content-id="ffa8edc7-701f-458a-ad04-7b591ce59a84" data-vars-headline="Murkowski beats Trump-backed opponent in Alaska&#x27;s Senate race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2021/11/12/murkowski-alaska-seeks-reelection-trump-gop" target="_self">Sen. Lisa Murkowski </a>(R-Alaska) beat Trump-backed Republican foe Kelly Tshibaka in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alaska&#x27;s Senate election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/alaska-senate-lisa-murkowski-trump" data-vars-content-id="ffa8edc7-701f-458a-ad04-7b591ce59a84" data-vars-headline="Murkowski beats Trump-backed opponent in Alaska&#x27;s Senate race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/alaska-senate-lisa-murkowski-trump" target="_self">Alaska&#x27;s Senate election</a>, the state&#x27;s Division of Elections announced Wednesday.Why it matters: Murkowski&#x27;s victory represents <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="another blow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/09/trump-midterm-election-2022" data-vars-content-id="ffa8edc7-701f-458a-ad04-7b591ce59a84" data-vars-headline="Murkowski beats Trump-backed opponent in Alaska&#x27;s Senate race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/09/trump-midterm-election-2022" target="_self">another blow</a> for the former president&#x27;s handpicked candidates, many of whom lost their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="midterm races" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/midterm-elections-2022" data-vars-content-id="ffa8edc7-701f-458a-ad04-7b591ce59a84" data-vars-headline="Murkowski beats Trump-backed opponent in Alaska&#x27;s Senate race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/midterm-elections-2022" target="_self">midterm races</a>.

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