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Trump pushes to reopen Alcatraz, but Pelosi and Newsom dismiss it as a 'distraction'
As President Donald Trump's administration takes its first steps to open the infamous Alcatraz, California politicians Mayor ...
Alcatraz's Only Successful Prison Break Was Inspired By an Article in Popular Mechanics. Here's How It Happened.
Discover how a 1962 Popular Mechanics article inspired the legendary Alcatraz escape, blending ingenuity and determination in ...
Alcatraz: America's most infamous prison
Donald Trump wants to re-open notorious 'escape-proof' jail for 'most ruthless and violent prisoners' in the US ...
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Word of the Week: Before the Birdman of Alcatraz, the island was known for its birds
The origin story of Alcatraz's name is a complicated mix of language, a history that dates back to the first Europeans to ...
Alcatraz visitors react to Trump: From 'the man's a moron' to 'idea seems good'
Nearly all interviewed agreed it would be very expensive to restore the historic facility on an island in San Francisco Bay.
Woman who lived on Alcatraz as a child talks about her experience
People are continuing to react after President Donald Trump said Sunday he is directing his administration to reopen and ...
Alcatraz’s lore captivated America. Now it’s inspiring Trump.
The San Francisco island prison known as “the Rock” was famous for its notorious inmates and its near-inescapability.
Alcatraz, taco bowls and foreign films are on Trump’s mind
President Donald Trump’s feed on his Truth Social platform, like his Twitter feed of yore, is a real-time window into the ...