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A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
The pilot of the Chinese jet performed an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane May 26, the Pentagon said.
The 21-year-old faces charges of unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents.
The 21-year-old airman in the Massachusetts Air National Guard made his first appearance in court Friday.
Federal law enforcement officials have identified a suspect in the leaking of secret defense and intelligence documents that have circulated online for weeks.
The Pentagon is still assessing the validity of the documents, which purport to show classified information about the war in Ukraine and beyond, the spokesperson said.
An official said the Pentagon is trying to determine how the material leaked and how serious the leak is.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
The camera view is lost briefly after the apparent collision but it comes back to show what the Air Force said was damage to the propeller from the strike.
One in 10 female cadets at the Air Force Academy said they suffered unwanted sexual contact in the 2013-2014 academic year, a figure essentially unchanged from the previous academic year.
The Fisher House Foundation has agreed to make payments from its own funds to help families of fallen soldiers who lost death benefits because of the government shutdown, and the foundation has ties to Denver.
Flags are flying at half-staff across Colorado in honor of a Denver soldier killed last month in Afghanistan.
Flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff across Colorado on Wednesday in honor of a Denver soldier killed earlier this month in Afghanistan.
Years before she became the first woman to lead the Air Force Academy, Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson was at the controls of jet-powered transport planes, and in her 20s, she often commanded aircraft crews.
The Pentagon says a 29-year-old Fort Carson soldier died after his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.
Fort Carson is holding a memorial service for a soldier from Oswego, N.Y., who died in Afghanistan.
The Defense Department says two Fort Carson soldiers from Colorado and Oregon have been killed in Afghanistan.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Aurora got a massive economic boost on Tuesday when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Aurora got a massive economic boost on Tuesday when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
Mercado takes advantage of new customer base after Walmart closes at corner of Colfax and Havana in Aurora.
Video shows a small plane narrowly avoiding a crash in Grand County near the Continental Divide, taken by a teen hiking the Devil's Thumb.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for celiac disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
Colorado's Republican delegation cast all 37 of its votes for Donald Trump on opening day of the Republican National Convention, helping him secure the GOP nomination for president.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for Celiac Disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
Blood donations are needed to help those in need. Denver Health is partnering with American Red Cross and the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation to get as much people to donate as possible.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Kendall credits Children's Hospital Colorado with helping her work through an eating disorder.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Trump rally shooter was wearing a Demolition Ranch shirt. Here's what to know about the YouTube account.
Dollar General settles federal allegations by agreeing to improve safety in its 20,000 discount stores nationwide.
Here is why the Trump rally gunman appeared in an ad for BlackRock, according to the asset manager.
Macy's said it will pursue a turnaround on its own, as the department store chain rejects $6.9 billion offer from two investment firms.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.