Leak forces delay of shuttle Atlantis launch

LAUNCH DELAY: The launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station has been delayed until at least April 7 while NASA investigates and repairs a hydrogen leak on the shuttle's mobile launching pad. NASA said the leak appears to be caused by a failed weld.

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