Today in History: July 5, Dolly the sheep born in cloning breakthrough

Today in History Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2026. There are 179 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 5, 1996, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh, was born.

Seaplane lands in New York City's East River, no injuries reported

NEW YORK (AP) – A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River Sunday, alarming bystanders but resulting in no apparent injuries, according to city authorities.

Trump won't seek new bids to repair Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

NEW YORK (AP) – The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story, from friendship bracelets to wedding rings

What started with a friendship bracelet has resulted in wedding rings. Taylor Swift, the pop superstar, and Travis Kelce, the football champion, have officially tied the knot.

White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists

NEW YORK (AP) – A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted, indicating that President Donald Trump may be preparing to install his own team.

Parisians embrace swimming in the Seine in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower

Parisians embrace swimming in the Seine in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower

Officials condemn Coney Island shooting that wounded 8, including 4 children

NEW YORK (AP) – A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York’s Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said.

British military says cargo ship reports attack in the Red Sea off Yemen

CAIRO (AP) – A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country.

AP reporter describes severe weather disrupting DC's America 250th celebration

AP reporter describes severe weather disrupting DC’s America 250th celebration