From gymnastics to jam sessions, Jordan Fisher aims high

Actor-singer Jordan Fisher remembers the days he spent training as a gymnast, hoping to one day reach the Olympics. Those days are over, but as the 22-year-old watches the 2016 Summer Olympics, it motivates him to continue tackling another life goal: releasing his first album.

Kosovo ready for historic qualifier

Despite several potential players remaining in limbo, Kosovo will make history on Monday, playing their first ever competitive match in a World Cup qualifier against Finland.

Wade mourns cousin, urges tougher gun laws

Dwyane Wade has lashed out against Chicago's gun laws, calling them weak and saying he's urged officials in his hometown to enact changes to make the city safer.

Serena solid for record 23rd major title

So about that inflamed right shoulder that was supposed to hinder Serena Williams at the US Open as she seeks a record 23rd major title: It sure seems to be just fine.

Dimitrov 'back in love' with sport

Grigor Dimitrov was once in danger of spending his career either struggling to live up to being dubbed the "new Federer" or being known as the boyfriend of Maria Sharapova.

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China steps up arrivals checks on travelers from Singapore

China's quarantine authorities said on Thursday they have been increasing health screenings of travelers arriving from Singapore amid an outbreak of Zika in small city-state.

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Dining in the lap of mercedes luxury

It is not uncommon to hear that a fashion retailer has opened a cafe or a restaurant to add to its store, and here you can think of Burberry, Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren, to name only a few. Finding a place to sit down and enjoy food at a florist's or at a bookstore is not exactly new either.

Eat beat

Angus steaks give a good run

Where buns fill a gap and breakfast is a no-brainer

China's time-honored baozi (steamed buns with fillings) brand Goubuli has opened a new modern fast-food outlet in Beijing, a brand that offers something slightly different to Goubuli's traditional chain restaurants.

Competition brewing for afternoon teas

Tradition gets a makeover as a war for customers wages