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The Associated PressSources say Ft. Hood suspect remains in coma 13 are now dead in the base rampage by a psychiatrist who was due to be deployed overseas

Details emerge about Ft. Hood suspect's background At one point, Nidal Malik Hasan listed his nationality as Palestinian on a form he filled out at a Maryland mosque.

Flu hits every county, but state's coping well Many communities are already reporting that school absentee rates have reached 15 percent.

Official: H1N1 flu to get worse during the winter The World Health Organization says vaccinations have started in 20 countries.

Tax credit for homes extended, expanded The program is opened to existing homeowners, although their maximum benefit will be $6,500.

Pot dispensaries spread like weeds Loose rules let their numbers get too high in California, but Maine's new marijuana law is more strict.

Alternate sites for York plaza elicit concerns Rebuilding at the current site is still possible, but it would add $20 million to the project's cost.

Man to be evaluated for insanity defense Arrested while loading a rifle outside an AA meeting, he is charged with attempted murder.

Maine Guard to send 800 to war zones The soldiers will prepare to head for Afghanistan and Iraq in early 2010 under their usual deployment cycle.

Lawmakers set aside bill to ban forced vaccinesState House: They say the law is already clear that mandatory immunization is allowed only in rare cases.

Runner-up requests recount in school race Tappan Fitzgerald lost by 13 votes in South Portland, where city officials had to hand count 1,051 ballots.

Police: Teen hit by OUI driver The Freeport teen, who was walking along the road, is in satisfactory condition.

Man faces California trial in slaying of second child Jason M. Hann, who hid the remains of one infant in a bowling bag, was arrested by Portland police in 2002.

Business Friday

Retail sales rise in October, but shoppers still cautious The 2.1 percent gain splits analysts over whether the momentum will continue into the holiday season.

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