Dozens Monitored for Hantavirus; U.S. Halts Poland Troop Plan. What You Need to Know – May 15, 2026

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrap up talks in Beijing claiming progress on stabilizing relations, but major sticking points remain; The Pentagon abruptly halts plans to send thousands of troops to Poland, sparking surprise among Polish officials; a warning for parents after a senior prank nearly turns deadly for a high school student; and tennis legend Billie Jean King prepares to graduate college at 82-years-old.

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