South Bend, Indiana; Nov. 8

Local

Fire Damages Home: South Bend firefighters were called out at 1:30 a.m. this morning to battle a house fire in the 300 block of Hamden Ct. off of LaSalle St. west of downtown.
Fire department officials say no one was home; they were able to rescue a dog.
The SBFD also responded to a 8 a.m. building fire at Jefferson and Walnut this morning.

Announcements
Community Party: There will be a Community Party Friday, November 9, 6-8 p.m. in the dining room.
▪Games: Cards, board games or bring your own.
▪Music: You can bring your own.
▪Food and Drinks: You can bring your own as long as you are willing to help afterwards.
For more information see Mary Fenton. Please be mindful to follow the rules.

Nation

Robertson Endorses Giuliani: Former New York City Mayor and Republican presidential candidate Rudy Guiliani picked up a important endorsement yesterday from evangelical leader Pat Roberston.
Roberston, a former GOP presidential candidate himself, said Guiliani was a fiscal conservative and a strong foe of terrorism.
Guiliani has been criticized by social conservatives because of his support for abortion and gay rights.

Basketball

ND 71, St. Edwards (Texas) 56: Forwards Rob Kurz and Luke Harangody scored 15 points each in the Irish’ final exhibition game.
Kurz and Harangody grabbed nine and eight rebounds, respectively.
Junior guard Kyle McAlarney, returning from a suspension, chipped in 12 points. Sophomore Tory Jackson added 11 points.
The Irish begin the regular season November 12, hosting Long Island.
ND Women: The Notre Dame women begin the regular season with a Women’s NIT game. The Lady Irish host Miami, Oh., Friday at 9 p.m.

Wednesday College Men: Gardner-Webb 84, (20) Kentucky 68; Central Arkansas 69, Alabama A&M 65; Buffalo 89, Ohio Valley 82; Connecticut 69, Morgan St. 65.

Wednesday College Women: Indiana Wesleyan 52, IUSB 51 (IWU’s Kayla Thompson hit winning shot with 11 seconds left; IWU 1-0, IUSB 1-1).

Wednesday NBA Scores: Clippers 104, Pacers 89 (Sam Cassell 35 points, Danny Granger 16 points, Mike Dunleavy 15 points and eight rebounds); Orlando 105, Toronto 96; Philadelphia 94, Charlotte 63; Atlanta 105, Phoenix 96; Boston 119, Denver 93; San Antonio 88, Miami 78; Memphis 105, Seattle 98; Portland 93, New Orleans 90; Utah 103, Cleveland 101.

Hockey

Wednesday NHL Scores: Black Hawks 5, Columbus 2; Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 1; Buffalo 2, Boston 1 (OT); Tampa Bay 3, Florida 1; Detroit 3, Nashville 2; Colorado 4, Edmonton 3; Phoenix 6, Anaheim 5 (OT); Dallas 3, San Jose 1.Local