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THURSDAY: 3 stories to watch in Arizona 2/21/13
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Posted: 02/20/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Thursday, February 21.
JODI ARIAS TRIAL
The prosecution finally gets its chance to cross-examine Jodi Arias, accused of murdering her former boyfriend. 10:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
REPEAL SB1070?
Two state lawmakers and members of the Arizona Latino community will discuss HB2651 and SB1120, two bills designed to repeal SB1070, the controversial immigration enforcement passed in 2010. 11 a.m., Senate Democratic Caucus Room, Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix.
OSCAR ROADTRIP
The Oscar statue visits the Phoenix area in advance of Sunday's Academy Awards. The public can take pictures with Oscar. 12:30pm-1:30pm, Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe. 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Desert Stages Theater, Scottsdale.
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