Against the advice of friends, Harry Blodgett and his one-eyed dog, Sasha, set sail for American Samoa in August.

A boat in Micronesia went missing in July. This weekend, five of its passengers landed, unclothed and emaciated, on an island in Kiribati — more than 3,000 miles away.

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A federal judge’s ruling on the side of the small defense contractor was a rarity, as most company protests against government bidding decisions do not prevail.

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Some 11 people were missing but 16 were rescued, including three who had injuries consistent with shark bites, the authorities said.

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