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Guardians of the Galaxy brought in a estimated $145 million in the U.S. this weekend.

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Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot did it again.

Marvel Studios' " Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," the sequel to the 2014 hit, brought in an estimated $145 million in the U.S. this weekend. That makes it Marvel's fifteenth straight No. 1 opening at the domestic box office. The studio has never had a movie not open on top.

The space adventure starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana has also been a big hit for the Disney studio globally. Since opening overseas more than a week ago, the movie has nabbed about $428 million in total worldwide.

"Vol. 2" is Marvel Studios' fifth biggest opening -- an impressive feat for a brand that has brought in more than $11 billion around the world during the last decade.

The "Guardians" franchise is another example of Marvel's might at the box office.

The original film, which isn't based around Marvel heroes with household names like Iron Man and Captain America, surprised the industry by bringing $773 million worldwide.

Related: How Marvel Studios built a universe of hits

It also helped transform Pratt from the chubby goofball on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" to one of the biggest and most bankable stars in Hollywood.

Critics enjoyed the film as well. "Vol. 2" earned a 82% rating on the review site Rotten Tomatoes.

"Vol. 2" was the second biggest North American opening of the year behind another Disney movie, "Beauty and the Beast."

Related: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' review

The House of Mouse is looking to wrangle more box office accomplishments by the year's end.

Films like "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," Pixar's "Cars 3," Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" are all still on the schedule.

CNNMoney (New York) First published May 7, 2017: 11:29 AM ET

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Marvel Studios' " Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," the sequel to the 2014 hit, brought in an estimated $145 million in the U.S. this weekend. That makes it Marvel's fifteenth straight No. 1 opening at the domestic box office. The studio has never had a movie not open on top.

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Why teen mental health experts are focused on '13 Reasons Why'

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It was a brisk April evening, and Curtis was prepared to spend the night in her Boston apartment watching the new Netflix series "13 Reasons Why."

As the first three episodes of the teen drama unfolded on her computer screen, Curtis' heart began to race.

The series, which premiered March 31, follows the fictional story of a teenage girl named Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) who leaves behind 13 mysterious audio recordings on cassette tapes after killing herself. She addresses each recording to a person who she says played a role in her tragic decision to end her own life.

"The first thing that popped into my mind when watching it was, 'Wow,' " said Curtis, who founded the nonprofit Media Impact and Navigation for Teens, a program that raises awareness about online bullying.

Curtis said she was bullied in high school and she could have been a real-life Hannah Baker.

"Had I been watching that as the vulnerable, fragile kid that I was when I was 13 or 14, I might have watched that and thought, 'Oh, that's the easy way out. This is going to get me the attention that I need. This is what I have to do,' " said Curtis, who wrote an opinion article in Rolling Stone this month about the series.

"It's not the kind of show that I would say nobody should watch, but I think that every school right now should have an open conversation about it in health class," she said. "Kids should probably even be separately brought aside, as privately as possible, and spoken to about it. Any kids who are known to have depression, to have spoken to counselors or any previous suicide attempts, I think they should be very, very, very talked to in-depth about it."

Some mental health experts say the show could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who have suicidal thoughts.

Others suggest the show provides a valuable opportunity to discuss suicide risk with young people, as well as teaching them how to identify warning signs of depression or suicidal thoughts among their peers.

Among American young people, those between ages 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Each year, about 157,000 people in that age range receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries at emergency departments across the United States, according to the CDC.

Suicide rates among this age group have also been rising in the UK in recent years, according to UK charity Samaritans, reaching more than 15 per 100,000 people aged 10-24 in 2015. In Australia rates were an estimated 50 per 100,000 for the same age group in 2015, according to the Australian government's mental health awareness initiative, Mindframe.

'Dispel the myth'

"Suicide contagion" describes when exposure to suicide within a family, within a group of friends or through the media may be associated with an increase in suicidal behaviors, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Among 12- to 13-year-olds, being exposed to a classmate's suicide was associated with being five times more likely to have suicidal thoughts, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (PDF) in 2013.

The risk of suicide contagion and copycat behavior is one of mental health experts' leading causes of concern tied to "13 Reasons Why."

"Research shows that exposure to another person's suicide, or to graphic or sensationalized accounts of death, can be one of the many risk factors that youth struggling with mental health conditions cite as a reason they contemplate or attempt suicide," according to a statement about the show released this month by the National Association of School Psychologists.

However, it's unlikely that one show alone could trigger someone to attempt suicide, said Eric Beeson, a licensed professional counselor who serves as an online faculty member at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

"Research clearly shows that these images have an influence on suicidal behaviors, but how this occurs is far more important to me," he said. "It is very possible that provocative experiences have a desensitizing effect that makes suicidal behaviors more likely."

One of the writers of the "13 Reasons Why" series has defended the decision not to shy away from main character Hannah's suicide and to include a graphic scene of her death.

In an op-ed published in Vanity Fair last week, writer Nic Sheff revealed that he had once tried to take his own life. He brought that experience to his work on episode 6 of the show.

"From the very beginning, I agreed that we should depict the suicide with as much detail and accuracy as possible. I even argued for it -- relating the story of my own suicide attempt to the other writers," he wrote.

In the op-ed, Sheff detailed how a woman once told him about her own suicide attempt: After she washed down a copious amount of pills with wine, what followed were moments of excruciating pain, of violently vomiting blood and blacking out. Then she dialed 911. The thought of her experience caused Sheff to put down some pills he was swallowing in his own suicide attempt, he wrote.

"If that woman had not told me her story, I wouldn't be here now. I would've missed out on all the amazing gifts I have in my life today," Sheff wrote.

"So when it came time to discuss the portrayal of the protagonist's suicide in '13 Reasons Why,' I of course immediately flashed on my own experience. It seemed to me the perfect opportunity to show what an actual suicide really looks like -- to dispel the myth of the quiet drifting off," he wrote. "It overwhelmingly seems to me that the most irresponsible thing we could've done would have been not to show the death at all."

CNN contacted Netflix for comment but has not heard back from a representative affiliated with "13 Reasons Why."

Cautions and guidance for parents, educators

School districts across the country -- including the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas and Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey -- are sending letters to parents about the suicide-related content on the show.

"I heard about the series from young people I see in my private practice and from other students," said Andrew Evangelista, mental health and harassment, intimidation and bullying coordinator at Montclair Public Schools.

Evangelista, who has been a therapist for more than 40 years, said he originally sent a letter about the show to school principals and administrators in the district. They encouraged him to share it with parents.

"I felt it was a great opportunity for staff, counselors and parents to connect with their children by using it as a teachable moment," Evangelista said. "The girl Hannah, even though she is fictional, teens -- if vulnerable and at risk -- may identity with her."

Evangelista said parents can watch for warning signs their child may be vulnerable to identifying with Hannah's character. They include the child spending more alone time in their room, being secretive with their phone or computer, or having a history of nonsuicidal self-injury such as cutting, he said.

The counseling department at Shawnee Mission South High School in Kansas also offered some tips in a letter posted publicly to the school's PTSA Facebook page.

"Check it out yourself, do some reading, watch an episode to be aware of the issues in the show. If your teenager is watching it, take the time to have conversations about the content, possibly watching together," the letter said. "Experts feel that the series may be romanticizing suicide and not encouraging teenagers to seek help from family or counselors."

The statement from the National Association of School Psychologists includes "cautions" and "guidance" for educators and families of teens who might watch the show.

"We do not recommend that vulnerable youth, especially those who have any degree of suicidal ideation, watch this series. Its powerful storytelling may lead impressionable viewers to romanticize the choices made by the characters and/or develop revenge fantasies," the statement said. "While many youth are resilient and capable of differentiating between a TV drama and real life, engaging in thoughtful conversations with them about the show is vital."

Curtis, the founder of Media Impact and Navigation for Teens, said she was thrilled to see the association release that statement.

However, "I almost wish that they hadn't used the word 'vulnerable,' because I almost think that every young adult is vulnerable, whether they are being bullied or whether they are the bully," she said.

Beeson, the licensed professional counselor, said he thinks the statement was balanced.

"I can't say that there is a group of people that 'shouldn't' watch this show. I think it is more important how people watch it, with whom, and how it is processed afterward," Beeson said. He added that there are elements of the show that he was pleased with and some he was left second-guessing.

"I appreciated the depiction of suicide as a process. There is no singular cause for suicide, and the show depicted the cumulative effect of multiple life experiences leading up to Hannah's suicide. Even though I don't like that the show sometimes vilified the people in the tapes as the 'reasons' why Hannah killed herself," Beeson said.

"One narrative that has been lost in the controversy about this show is the belief by some of the characters that things had to get better, they had to care and treat one another better," he said.

"To me, this show goes far beyond the suicide narrative and evokes a broader conversation about the power of human interaction and connection. I hope that all who watch this show walk away with an appreciation for the importance of every interaction we have, however insignificant it might seem, and the importance to reach out, show interest and care for those around us."

Curtis has similar hopes.

'Those are the Hannah Bakers'

As Curtis reflects on the bullying she endured in high school and the suicidal thoughts she once had, she often thinks about her 14th birthday.

To celebrate the day, a poster with her name on it was hung in a hallway of her high school in Storrs, Connecticut -- a tradition that was practiced with all the students on their birthdays.

"A few girls just destroyed mine," Curtis said.

"They put terrible words on it, like calling me a slut and the c-word and a b*tch, all of these things," she said. "The principal ended up getting involved, and my mom got involved, and it was just terrible. ... Situations like that, they really stick with you for the rest of your life"

Now, Curtis hopes that "13 Reasons Why" will encourage young people to speak out about personal struggles and not view suicide as "a way out."

"The biggest advice I could give to somebody is to start talking. Whether it's talking to a friend, whether it's talking to a parent, having one person, you only need one person in your life who you can just rely on," she said. "It's the kids who don't have that one person, that's the group we need to figure out how to hit and how to talk to. Because those are the Hannah Bakers."

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Authorities who found two Massachusetts doctors dead in their apartment said the pair was bound at the hands and there was blood smeared on the wall with a message of revenge written, the Boston Globe reported.

Richard Field, 49, and Lina Bolanos, 38, were found dead on the 11th floor of the Macallan Building in their Boston residence Friday with their throats slashed, police said. The Boston Globe reported that Field had sent a text message to a friend in his final moments asking for help. But when police arrived, it was too late.

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said when police arrived on the scene they were met with gunfire from Bampumin Teixeira. Police fired back at Teixeira, striking him but not killing him. The paper reported that Teixeira was taken to Tufts Medial Center for treatment. No police officers were hurt in the exchange of gunfire

"It's very troubling," Evans said Saturday. "These are two well-respected people killed in their penthouse apartment."

Field was a doctor at North Shore Pain management and served as an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at several other places, while Bolanos was pediatric anesthesiologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. The pair was engaged to be married, Fox 25 Boston reported.

Police were still trying to determine the motive behind the murders, but they believe Teixeira, 30, and the doctors knew each other. Teixeira's ex-girlfriend told the Globe that he had sent her a mysterious text message and called her on April 22.

She said Teixeira told her that she would never see him again and that he did not plan to live long. He also told her he would never hurt anyone.

Teixeira was born in Guinea-Bissau and raised in Cape Verde, the Boston Globe reported. He moved to the Boston area when he was in his 20s, but started to live in shelters after having a falling out with his aunt.

He pleaded guilty to two bank robberies - one in 2014 and the other in 2016. In both instances, he passed the bank teller a note saying he had a weapon but never brandished one.

Teixeira is expected to be arraigned Monday on a list of charges.
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The Air Force's unmanned aircraft, X-37B, landed successfully Sunday morning at NASA's Kennedy Space Center -- but it didn't come down quietly.The space plane sent a sonic boom that rattled east-central Florida before 8 a.m., waking residents from their weekend slumber.

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The space plane sent a sonic boom that rattled east-central Florida before 8 a.m., waking residents from their weekend slumber.

"Thought somebody crashed into my garage ... It was just a sonic boom ... Thanks @NASA for the scare!" said one woman on Twitter.

The X-37B, which looks like a small plane, made history by landing for the first time in Florida instead of California. It also set the on-orbit endurance record at 718 days, or almost two years.

"Our team has been preparing for this event for several years, and I am extremely proud to see our hard work and dedication culminate in today's safe and successful landing of the X-37B," said Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith in a press release.

So what was this unmanned aircraft doing in space that long? There's been mystery surrounding this question for many years.

The Air Force maintains that the reusable plane "performs risk reduction, experimentation and concept of operations development for reusable space vehicle technologies."

But many speculate about other possible uses, including spying activities or testing of a secret space weapon.

This completed mission extends the program to 2,085 days in space.

The Air Force is preparing to launch the fifth X-37B mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station later in 2017.

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Oldest living Olympic champion dies at the age of 98.

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He was 98 years old.

"A man larger than life, Adolph had such a huge passion and joy for swimming. He has touched many in this industry and paved the way for future athletes with his historic swimming career," a statement by Kiefer's company said.

Kiefer suffered from neuropathy in his legs and hands and was confined to a wheelchair, but he continued swimming daily.

"He was able to walk again in chest deep water," Olympic committee officials said.

Kiefer's record-breaking career began when he was a 16-year-old high school student. He was the first person in the world to break the one-minute mark in the 100-yard backstroke -- and months later he became the youngest member of the US Olympic team.

In 1936, Kiefer won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke competition at the Olympic games in Berlin, setting a record that would stand for 20 years.

Life after the Olympics

During World War II, Kiefer put a hold on his career to serve in the US Navy.

Kiefer joined the Navy's physical fitness and swimming division, where he made significant changes to the swimming training programs. He introduced his "victory backstroke" and oversaw the training of thousands of swimming instructors.

"Kiefer soon realized that several high-ranking officers didn't even know how to swim, and the Navy was actually losing more lives to drowning than bullets," a biography on his company's website states.

After the war, the famed swimmer focused his energy on becoming an innovator and entrepreneur.

Kiefer invented and began manufacturing swimwear, swim gear and pool equipment through his Chicago-based company, Adolph Kiefer and Associates.

He developed the first nylon swimsuits, a commercial line of floating kickboards, the PVC rescue tube that is now largely used by lifeguards, and nearly a dozen other swimming products.

"His contributions as a teacher and innovator helped save countless lives and changed the sport of swimming for the better. His passion for sport and safety was unmatched and his presence will be missed," the committee said.

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Mr. Kohl- Penn State. On Friday, 18 students from the same fraternity were charged in connection with the death of a pledge. Back in February, 19-year-old Timothy Piazza drank a lot of alcohol at a Beta Theta Pi pledge party. 

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Mr. Kohl- Penn State. On Friday, 18 students from the same fraternity were charged in connection with the death of a pledge. Back in February, 19-year-old Timothy Piazza drank a lot of alcohol at a Beta Theta Pi pledge party. 