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Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. Why did it close?

President Trump said on May 4 he wants to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison. It closed in 1963 because it was too expensive to operate. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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FILE PHOTO: A U.S. National Park Service ranger walks from the kitchen to the dining area at Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, August 9, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo

President Trump said on May 4 he wants to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison. It closed in 1963 because it was too expensive to operate.

Chuy's has a $5 deal for Queso Bowls on May 5 for Cinco de Mayo.
 

Cinco de Mayo 2025 deals: Get specials at Chipotle, Taco Bell, more

Cinco de Mayo food specials near you include Taco Bell, Chipotle, Moe's Southwest Grill and other restaurants and food stops.

Curious 6-year-old and playful dolphin share impromptu game of catch
 

Watch: Curious 6-year-old and playful dolphin share impromptu game of catch

While spending time with her mom Anna, Sofi Lozano spotted a playful dolphin. What unfolded next turned a brief moment into an unforgettable connection.

Tomatoes are for sale on the opening day of the Brandywine Park Farmers Market, May 3, 2025. The market is scheduled for most Saturdays through October, with some on Sundays due to other events.
 

Tomatoes sold in 14 states recalled for possible salmonella contamination

Tomatoes sold in 14 states have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. See where the tomatoes were sold.

Rear view of an elderly woman sitting on wheelchair looking out the window at home.
 

Oldest person alive says her secret is 'never arguing with anyone'

At age 115, England woman Ethel Caterham is officially the oldest person alive, following the death of 116-year-old Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas.

Visual arts teacher Krista Lima, arranges 'pop art vases' made by students as she and students prepare for the Apponequet High School annual Art Show starting on May 1 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
 

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: See deals, discounts for educators

During US Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 5-9, 2025, teachers can get food freebies, plus discounts on clothing and school supplies.

The then new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021.
 

Ford, GMC, Cadillac among recalled vehicles: See recent car recalls

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for over 900,000 vehicles from automakers Ford, GM and others.

Black dandys and clothiers are being celebrated with this year's MET Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
 

Watch: Black dandyism explained

Black dandys and clothiers are being celebrated with this year's Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

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