HISTORICAL SITES

The U. S. government recently proposed spending $152 million to reopen Alcatraz Island as a working prison. This idea follows a suggestion from last year to turn the historic site back into a high-security facility. The money would cover the first year of rebuilding, but Congress usually ignores suc

The city of Mandalay is facing a massive challenge after a powerful earthquake struck last week. The destruction is everywhere, especially in the northern and central areas. Almost every building has cracks, and many have collapsed completely. The main city hospital is treating patients outside beca