FORMER TALIBAN COMMANDER SENTENCED TO 42 YEARS FOR TERRORISM OFFENSES AND KIDNAPPING JOURNALIST DAVID ROHDE. (PHOTO)

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Former Taliban commander sentenced to 42 years for terrorism offenses and kidnapping journalist David Rohde   A former Taliban commander has been sentenced to 42 years in federal prison for terrorism-related offenses, including his role in the 2008 kidnapping of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde and two companions in Afghanistan. The sentence was handed down in Manhattan federal court after a hearing that included emotional testimony from Rohde, who confronted Haji Najibullah directly and criticized him for failing to fully accept responsibility for his actions. Rohde said he was disappointed by what he viewed as attempts to shift blame for the kidnapping that changed the lives of everyone involved. Rohde, another journalist, and a driver were abducted in Afghanistan after being lured to what they believed would be an interview. The three men were held captive for more than seven months before escaping from a Taliban-controlled compound in Pakistan’s tribal region....

TRUMP BOOED AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN DURING NBA FINALS GAME 3 AS KNICKS FANS REACT TO PRESIDENTIAL VISIT. (PHOTO).


 Trump booed at Madison Square Garden during NBA Finals Game 3 as Knicks fans react to presidential visit

   President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night to watch his hometown team, becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. As he appeared on the Jumbotron during the national anthem, sections of the crowd reacted with loud boos, while Trump stood and smiled, saluting through the moment. Moments later, cheers broke out when the broadcast cut to Knicks star Jalen Brunson on the court.

Trump watched the game from the Knicks owner’s box alongside several administration officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. Members of his family, including Jared Kushner and his granddaughter Kai Trump, also attended. The Knicks entered the night with a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs and a 13-game winning streak.

His appearance marked his 17th in-person sporting event since taking office in 2025, with previous outings including the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, and the U.S. Open tennis final. Security around Madison Square Garden was significantly tightened for the visit, including a strict no-bag policy, TSA-style screening, and a designated restricted zone in Midtown Manhattan that limited pedestrian and vehicle access. City officials also canceled an outdoor watch party near the arena, citing the elevated security requirements tied to the presidential visit.


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