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Daily Report: Terrorist Plot Uncovered, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' Family Starts Defense Fund, Who Was 17th Victim in Afghan Shooting Rampage?

11 suicide vests found at Afghan military HQ - CBS News "A major terrorist plot targeting Afghan soldiers was uncovered Monday at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Kabul, an official at the Ministry has confirmed to CBS News."

US sheds light on 17th Afghan victim in shooting rampage - Tribune Washington Bureau "The 17th victim of a shooting rampage in Afghanistan was identified after investigators arrived at the scene, the top U.S. commander in the country said Monday in explaining why the U.S. toll is higher than that originally provided by Afghan officials."

Family of Afghan killings suspect seeking donations for defense fund - The (Tacoma) News Tribune "The family of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier charged in a bloody rampage in Southern Afghanistan is seeking donations to pay legal costs that some experts expect will run well into the six figures."

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Military academies hold first gay pride events - Associated Press "At the beginning of the school year, gay pride events at a military academy with titles like 'condom Olympics' and 'queer prom' would have been unthinkable. This week, they're a reality."

Canadian Military Leak to Russia Riles Allies - Wall Street Journal "A leak of military communications intelligence to Russia, allegedly by a Canadian Naval officer, caused a serious breach between U.S. and Canadian intelligence officials, said people familiar with the situation."