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April 21, 2008

Pawn Shop Rennaisance

With gasoline prices hitting a historic high today and the U.S. economy in or near a recession, many families are struggling to weather the hard financial times. That's good news for the pawn shop industry. People who are strapped for cash are trading in their gold necklaces and garden tools for quick cash at pawn shops around the country. ABC's Vicki Mabrey reports from the Cash America Pawn Shop in Arlington, Texas.

Countdown to Pennsylvania

The long-awaited Pennsylvania primary is tomorrow, and in the final days before this hotly contested race, attacks by both Democratic camps have gotten ugly. Both New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama released a series of aggressive television ads this weekend in the buildup to Tuesday's primary. Clinton is ahead in the Keystone State, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll, leading Obama by 7 points among likely Democratic primary voters, 51-44 percent. Will this be the deciding vote or will the race for the Democratic presidential nomination continue beyond Pennsylvania? ABC's Jake Tapper reports.

Papal Cuisine

Prior to Pope Benedict XVI's historic visit to the United States this past week, his representative called on New York chef Lidia Bastianich to prepare the pontiff's meals while he was in town. The renowned Italian-American chef was "stunned" and thrilled at the opportunity to feed the head of the Catholic Church. What did Bastianich decide to dish up for the Pope? It's another installment of the "Nightline" Platelist. Read more here.

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