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Jul 10, 2020

Half of Oklahoma is a Native American reservation. There are economic consequences.

A Supreme Court decision Thursday affirmed about half of Oklahoma is Native American reservation land. Hong Kong is closing all schools again after a spike in COVID-19 cases. And, why Puerto Rico is giving up control of its power grid.

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The Supreme Court ruled recently that states can prosecute crimes allegedly committed by non-Natives on tribal land.
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Supreme Court rules about half of Oklahoma is Native American land
The decision over reservation boundaries, could have economic implications as well. Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams reports.
After 42 new COVID-19 infections in Hong Kong, officials closes all schools again
Hong Kong, which has successfully controlled the coronavirus, is closing all schools again after a spike in cases. Martin Yip with the BBC has more.
Puerto Rico wagers on privatizing power grid
by Andy Uhler
Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images
Three years after Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico’s electric grid, the island is still dealing with unreliable service and intermittent power outages, especially in rural areas.
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Half of Oklahoma is a Native American reservation. There are economic consequences.

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Segments From This Episode

Supreme Court rules about half of Oklahoma is Native American land

After 42 new COVID-19 infections in Hong Kong, officials closes all schools again

Puerto Rico wagers on privatizing power grid

The Team