Rest in Peace, Erica Faith Hagan

Such a sad and terrifying story. Prayers for her family, her communities, the police in Chile and the killer.

World Cup Update -- 15 games to go

(I'm not counting the third-place game).

Four South American sides will be in action today.  At 11 A.M. Central, Brazil will take on Chile.  At 3 P.M. Central, Colombia will host Uruguay.

Here's some background on today's Brazil/Chile match:

BRAZIL:
Population:  201 million (5th in the world)
2014 GDP (est.):  $2.17 trillion (7th in the world)
Per Capita GDP:  $10,773 (63d in the world)

CHILE:
Population:  17.8 million (62nd in the world)
2014 GDP (est.):  $277.2 billion (38th in the world)
Per Capita GDP:  $15,791 (49th in the world)

Here are the teams:

BRAZIL:
Goalkeeper:  Julio Cesar (Toronto F.C.) (MLS)

Defender:  Dani Alves (Barcelona) (Spain)
Defender:  Thiago Silva (Captain) (Paris-Saint German) (France)
Defender:  David Luiz (Paris-Saint German) (France)
Defender:  Marcelo (Real Madrid) (Spain)

Midfielder:  Fernandinho (Manchester City) (England)
Midfielder:  Luis Gustavo (Wolfsburg) (Germany)
Midfielder:  Oscar (Chelsea) (England)

Forward:  Hulk (Zenit Saint Petersburg) (Russia)
Forward:  Neymar (Barcelona) (Spain)
Forward:  Fred (Fluminense) (Brazil)

CHILE:
Goalkeeper:  Claudio Bravo (Captain) (Barcelona) (Spain)

Defender:  Eugenio Mena (Santos) (Brazil)
Defender:  Mauricio Isla (Juventus) (Italy)
Defender:  Gary Medel (Cardiff City) (England)
Defender:  Gonzolo Jara (Nottingham Forest) (England)

Midfielder:  Francisco Silva (Osasuna) (Spain)
Midfielder:  Arturo Vidal (Juventus) (Italy)
Midfielder:  Charles Aranguiz (Internacional) (Brazil)
Midfielder:  Marcelo Diaz (Basel) (Switzerland)

Forward:  Alexis Sanchez (Barcelona) (Spain)
Forward:  Eduardo Vargas (Valencia) (Spain)