UPDATE 5-Walmart settles US government's opioid lawsuit, which sought billions, for $50 million

(New throughout, adds settlement details, Justice Department comment) * US had said Walmart could owe billions of dollars in penalties * Walmart calls payout immaterial, does not admit liability *

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