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.

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture

DENYSHI, Ukraine (AP) – Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours’ drive west of Kyiv, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground. By day, they climbed the rock face, swam in a nearby reservoir or enjoyed stand-up paddling. As evening fell, live bands and DJs took over the stage as rock and electronic music drifted through the forest.

Seaplane makes rough landing in New York City's East River, no injuries reported

Seaplane makes rough landing in New York City's East River, no injuries reported

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.

Australia wins the Women's T20 World Cup after crushing England

LONDON (AP) – Australia won the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup after smashing England in the final by seven wickets at Lord’s on Sunday. Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield supercharged the chase of 151 runs from the second over to the 13th in a 100-run partnership off 67 balls.

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.