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Some drought-imposed fishing limits lifted on Colorado River

By JAMES ANDERSON - Associated Press

Colorado is lifting some fishing restrictions along a stretch of the drought-stricken Colorado River, thanks to recent rain and lower water temperatures essential to fish. But biologists warn that historically low water flows caused by drought, high water temperatures and wildfire sediment that all starve trout of oxygen could force future bans. Colorado Parks and Wildlife had imposed a rare 120-mile voluntary fishing ban earlier this month. Tuesday’s changes allow anglers who are a key driver of Colorado’s summer tourist economy to fish a 27-mile stretch of river anytime between midnight and noon, when waters are cooler. Reservoir releases upstream and recent rain contributed to the decision.

The Latest: Korea PM apologizes for virus surge on destroyer

By The Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s prime minister has offered a public apology over a large-scale coronavirus outbreak on a destroyer on an anti-piracy mission off East Africa. Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Tuesday the government is “very sorry for failing to carefully take care of the health of our soldiers who are devoting themselves to the country.” The Defense…