title: Pentagon confirms 'probable' North Korean missile launch
text: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Tuesday that it had detected a  probable  missile launch from North Korea.  We detected a probable missile launch from North Korea. We are in the process of assessing the situation and will provide additional details when available,  Pentagon spokesman Colonel Robert Manning told reporters.  He said the probable launch was detected at 1:30 p.m. EST (1830 GMT). 