Alcatraz, America's most feared prison, officially shut on 21 March 1963, bringing an end to nearly three decades of housing ...

Donald Trump wants to re-open notorious 'escape-proof' jail for 'most ruthless and violent prisoners' in the US ...

At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning ...

Donald Trump plans to revive Alcatraz, the infamous island prison, to house America's most dangerous criminals. Closed since ...

To some in this city, turning Alcatraz back into a prison would be a crime. “The Rock” closed 62 years ago, and San Francisco ...

Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, James "Whitey" Bulger, and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" all served time at the ...

Trump announces plans to revive Alcatraz as a federal prison. Explore the infamous facility's history of escape attempts and ...

President Donald Trump announced he wants to reopen Alcatraz, the prison near San Francisco that was featured in prominent movies and held famous criminals. The move was unexpected and shocked ...

Since the prison doors of Alcatraz last slammed shut, the island — nicknamed "The Rock" — has become a popular tourist destination, but now the president wants it rebuilt to crack down on violent ...

The commander in chief announced Sunday that he was directing the Bureau of Prisons and other federal agencies to get the ...