Milestones Jun. 12, 2006

ARRESTED. Seventeen Canadian residents12 men ages 19 to 43 and five juveniles on terrorism charges in Toronto-area raids. Police seized three tons of the explosive fertilizer ammonium nitrate, allegedly intended for targets in southern Ontario.

SETTLED. By Wen Ho Lee, 66, U.S. nuclear scientist once suspected of, but never charged with, espionage; his suit against the U.S. government for allegedly violating his privacy by leaking reports that he was being investigated for spying for China; in Washington. The government will pay Lee $895,000 for legal fees and other costs. Separately, five news organizations agreed to pay Lee $750,000, ending proceedings...

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