

LOS ANGELES, May 4 (UPI) -- "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" was a smash hit in its opening weekend in U.S. theaters, Box Office Mojo said.
The science fiction action movie, starring Hugh Jackman, pulled in an estimated $87 million in its initial weekend Box Office Mojo said Sunday.
Another new movie, "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," a romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Michael Douglas, was a distant No. 2 with an estimated $15.33 million in gate receipts.
The previous weekend's top movie, "Obsessed," fell to No. 3 at $12.2 million, followed by "17 Again" at No. 4 with $6.36 million and "Monsters vs. Aliens" at No. 5 with $5.8 million.
Rounding out the Top 10 were "The Soloist" at $5.6 million, "Earth" at $4.18 million, "Fighting" at $4.17 million, "Hannah Montana The Movie" at $4.08 million and "State of Play" at $3.66 million.
Falling out of the top tier were "Fast and Furious" and "Crank: High Voltage."
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 27 (UPI) --
Bluegrass legend Arthel "Doc" Watson was in critical condition following colon surgery at a hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C., his representative said.
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MIAMI, May 27 (UPI) --
Reconnaissance aircraft revealed sub-tropical storm Beryl had gained strength Sunday as it brought wind and rain to the Southeastern U.S. coast.
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To avoid a meltdown in 2006, Ford Motor Co. mortgaged the farm putting up its assets – including its Blue Oval logo, and F-150 pickup and iconic Mustang trademarks – to secure $23.5 billion in credit.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 27 (UPI) --
A black bear didn't go over a river but went to the woods after scampering through residential and industrial areas of Anchorage, Alaska, police said.
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