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The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

81 alleged gang members indicted in Puerto Rico drug, gun conspiracy

A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment Aug. 19 charging 81 alleged members of a Mayaguez-area gang with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms violations, according to the Justice Department.

August 27, 2026
Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, speaks before introducing the Artemis II crew during a return event Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ellington Field in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

NASA chief revives idea of moving data centers into orbit

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday suggested relocating data centers to Earth orbit, framing the move as a way to sidestep growing public anger over the facilities' environmental and economic toll in American communities.

August 27, 2026
Actor Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, arrives at The Hub's "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters" World Premiere Screening Event on Thursday, March 14, 2013 in Universal City, Calf. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for The Hub/AP Images)

Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the voice actor whose gravelly baritone gave life to Optimus Prime across four decades of "Transformers" films, television series and video games, died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, his family announced. He was 85.

August 27, 2026