http://news.yahoo.com/local/Houston/28611 Yahoo! Local News - KPRC 2 en-us SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=1256as7jp/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19944606%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19944606/detail.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:44:54 +0000 NEW YORK -- In the fight of pachyderms vs. people -- the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Three circus elephants scored a decisive victory over three human competitive eaters at a cross-species eating contest Friday, chomping down on 505 hot dog buns in six minutes. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125to90sp/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19941817%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19941817/detail.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:15:05 +0000 HOUSTON -- A gasoline tanker scam was broken up with three arrests after undercover Houston police officers tailed a semi with video cameras, Local 2 Investigates reported Friday. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=1255382n4/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19944835%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19944835/detail.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:14:54 +0000 MINNEAPOLIS -- Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125l5tvps/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19944010%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19944010/detail.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:44:54 +0000 SEOUL, South Korea -- A news report says North Korea has fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. Yonhap news agency's report says the launches Saturday appeared to be of Scud missiles. The agency quotes a South Korean government official it did not identify. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=12517khec/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19935800%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19935800/detail.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:14:54 +0000 BAGHDAD -- Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125jgapp1/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19937293%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19937293/detail.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:14:55 +0000 BAYTOWN, Texas -- A Baytown man is putting on a patriotic show at his home, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday. There are no fireworks in the show at 705 Meadowglen. A 7,000-light display started with some friends' suggestions to Don Galaway. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125d8hcfu/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19938971%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19938971/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:29:55 +0000 FRIENDSWOOD, Texas -- A Friendswood resident is continuing his journey of recovery after a permanent injury as a Marine changed his life forever, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=12549j7sa/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19942585%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19942585/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:59:54 +0000 GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125r5jj00/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19940240%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19940240/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:59:54 +0000 TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Honduras' Supreme Court has rejected an ultimatum to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power. Court spokesman Danilo Izaguirre says the head of the Organization of American States asked the president of the court to reinstate Zelaya, but he said no. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=1259vpism/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19939900%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19939900/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:44:58 +0000 HOUSTON -- A sculpture dedicated to firefighters was unveiled at Gallery Furniture the day before the store reopens following a four-alarm fire that destroyed its warehouse, KPRC Local 2 reports. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125nihhgi/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19941601%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19941601/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:54 +0000 FALFURRIAS, Texas -- A 52-year-old man was expected to leave the hospital after being gored by a bull at a rodeo in South Texas. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125f7dg5l/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19941647%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19941647/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:14:54 +0000 LOS ANGELES -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=12eli74a8/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fentertainment%2F19940235%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/entertainment/19940235/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:45:04 +0000 GALVESTON, Texas -- Galveston officials are investigating after 30 palm trees were burned in the last two months. "What we've got on our hands, a serial tree arsonist, I've never seen before," said Galveston Fire Marshal Gilbert Robinson. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=1255nj879/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19941396%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19941396/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:44:54 +0000 CNN and Fox News are quoting GOP sources who say Sarah Palin won't seek another term as Alaska's governor. Palin is expected to make the announcement outside her home Friday. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125lu8ie9/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19941158%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19941158/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:30:55 +0000 LOS ANGELES -- Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson have been released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center. Staples Center boss Tim Leiweke says 17,500 tickets free tickets will be provided. There also will be a free worldwide video feed. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125f5397c/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19932518%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19932518/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:14:55 +0000 Oil prices hovered above $66 a barrel Friday in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from the U.S. and Europe sent prices tumbling. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125b7ntb2/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19939980%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19939980/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:59:54 +0000 LOS ANGELES -- A law enforcement official says the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home. Diprivan is an intravenous anesthetic drug widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's very unusual to have in a private home. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125f16d47/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19940235%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19940235/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:29:58 +0000 HOUSTON -- Retail gasoline prices are falling this week heading into the July 4th holiday. The weekly AAA Texas gasoline price survey released Thursday shows the average price of regular unleaded self-serve fell by four cents this week to $2.49 per gallon. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=12b7fum8c/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fautomotive%2F19940175%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/automotive/19940175/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:14:54 +0000 HOUSTON -- Friday may be a holiday for most, but it was no day off for many deputies from the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office and the Houston Police Department. They were busy chasing after a 16-year-old who was allegedly driving a vehicle that was reported stolen, KPRC Local 2 reported. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Houston/KPRC_2/SIG=125g42i84/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.click2houston.com%2Fnews%2F19939881%2Fdetail.html http://www.click2houston.com/news/19939881/detail.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:59:54 +0000 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:44:54 +0000