notorious

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US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A judge bounces the notorious plaintiffs firm from the J&J trial for sleazy behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“In the quickly expanding universe of cases involving sanctions for the misuse of artificial intelligence, this case is a notorious outlier in both degree and volume,” Clarke wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Foreman, who is currently being held in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, said her "heart breaks" for the Iranian people.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Right after he arrived, he went with a friend to the notorious Ace of Clubs.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger