Morning Edition

Steve Inskeep talks to Mohamed El Baradei about his political ambitions in Egypt and his new book: "The Age of Deception" — Nuclear Diplomacy in Treacherous Times. El Baradei is running for president in Egypt and is the former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

As the controversy over hydraulic fracturing, or fracking continues, western oil and gas industry officials are touting its record to Bureau of Land Management officials in Golden Monday afternoon.  This comes as the agency is considering new, tougher national regulations of the practice.

The University of Colorado is launching what it’s calling the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the school’s history.

Guests at the upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton may be disappointed to hear: No beer will be served. The Daily Mirror reports beer has been banned from the reception. Champagne and wine will be served instead of beer.

On Good Friday, a computer problem affected the security system of a New Zealand supermarket. The store was supposed to be closed for the holiday, but the computer turned on the lights and unlocked the doors. Police were called after witnesses saw people helping themselves to "truck loads" of groceries.