US detects what it says is failed N. Korean missile launch

WASHINGTON - The U.S. military says it's detected what's being described as a failed missile launch by North Korea.A military statement says the launch occurred near the northwestern city of Kusong and that the missile is presumed to be a Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile.The military says launch was attempted at 11:33 p.m. EDT Friday (12:03 p.m. Saturday local time) and that the missile didn't pose a threat to North America.North Korea has claimed technical breakthroughs in its goal