breaking overnight on "world news now." republicans pass the litmus test. the congressional race in georgia. it got close, but republicans pulled it off. storm preps now hopefully in place. from houston to florida, with new orleans preparing for extreme flooding. up to a foot of rain expected in some areas. the storm track ahead. a dean at yale fired over her yelp reviews. >> what she posted online about restaurant patrons and theater employees that cost her her ivy league job. and the reverend al getting a lot of attention, but not because of his strong political views but because of his weak selfie game. it's in the "skinny."

from abc news, this is "world news now." >> which one is he -- >> the infinity selfie. it's in the mirror, it goes on and on and on. >> the song that never ends. >> it's going to burn into your brain forever. we'll dig into what reverend al was thinking there. but we'll start with the breaking news in the south. the special election in georgia. the republican party has avoided a major upset, retaining the seat it's held for some decades. >> it's been talked about a lot in the political sphere. veteran politician karen handel edging out jon ossoff, a political newcomer seen as the symbol of the anti-trump movement, both sides pouring tens of millions of dollars into the race, much of it from out of say the donors. ariel has the latest from atlanta.

>> reporter: karen handel's victory was seen as a victory for the entire republican party. the sixth district of georgia has been held by republicans since 1979. the local race has been seen as a possible bellwether for the 2018 congressional midterms. republicans will likely see this as a validation of the president's agenda and momentum needed to move forward with tax reform and health care. >> and we need to also lift up this nation so that we can find a more civil way to deal with our disagreements. because in these united states of america, no one, no one should ever feel their life threatened over their political beliefs and positions. >> at a time when politics has been dominated by fear and hatred and scapegoating and division, this community stood up, women in this comm

[cheers and applause] >> reporter: congratulations to karen handel, fantastic job. we are all very proud of you. it's worth mentioning that both candidates have tried to down play the national impact of this race, but also worth noting is how much each spent, both collectively spending $50 million, making this the most expensive congressional race in history. adrienne, kendis? >> there were so many controversial ads during this campaign. the funniest one was when they showed ossoff during his college days playing han solo as an attack ad. >> oh, i missed that. oh, my goodness. >> drunken days in college. as a 30-year-old, that's what you'd call -- >> not that long ago. >> last week. interesting election results in atlanta. >> well, much talked about, and again, you mentioned that maybe another year and a half we're going to do this all over again because this was a special election. >> 2018

we'll stay in the south, and to the tropical storm. cindy is in the gulf of mexico and heading slowly toward land. >> looking at the radar, you can see drenching rains and winds slamming the gulf coast and stretching into tennessee. some coastal areas could get up to 12 inches of rain, making flooding all but certain. beaches are closed and crews are working to strengthen levees and other flood barriers. >> le's check in with accuweather for more. >> here's paul williams. >> here's the path of cindy. expect it to move a little closer to the coast on wednesday, and then moving right into the inland, along the texas and louisiana border. as we go into wednesday, friday, curving back to memphis and nashville as we go to the weekend. we're looking at widespread heavy rainfall. throughout the entire i-10 corridor. look at the amount we're expecting, between 8-12 inches of rain overow

normal after another attack in europe. this time in brussels in what authorities are calling a terror attack at the city's main train station. a witness capturing this image, fire engulfing a man after he detonated a suspected suicide bomb. the map was -- man was also shot by soldiers. no one else was injured in the incident, but the suspect did die at the station and the surrounding area, people were evacuated out of fear that the suspect may not have been acting alone. back in the united states, there is more outrage and grief over the death of otto warmbier the 22-year-old american who died just days after he was sent back from north korea in a coma. a candlelight vigil was held at the university of virginia where he was a student. after president trump said his preside predecessor was partly to blame for his death. a former aide came to president obama's defens

higher priority than securing the release of americans detained overseas. these tireless efforts resulted in the release of at least ten americans from north korean custody. it's painful that mr. warmbier was not among them. some of the sentiments as well as president obama released a statement. now the trump administration is said to be considering banning american citizens from traveling to north korea. in the meantime, the president seemed to acknowledge that the strategy to get china to exert pressure over the north over its nuclear weapons has not helped. he tweeted, while i greatly appreciate the efforts of president xi, it has not worked out. at least they tried. >> there are increased tensions between the u.s. and russia this morning. a russian fighter jet yesterday came within feet of an american reconnaissance plane, and it that comes hours after the u.s. shot down a pro-syrian regime drone. here's abc's martha radatz. >> reporter: the jets were flying high over the baltic sea, a u.s. air force reconnaissance plane suddenly

russian fighter jet approaching from behind, coming just five feet from the wing tip of the u.s. jet, an encounter the americans called unsafe. >> it came in at such a high rate of speed and was seemingly out of control that it concerned the u.s. aircraft pilot. >> reporter: russian aircraft have buzzed and intercepted not only u.s. aircraft but warships in the last year. last summer during the training exercise, our fighter jet which flew wing tip to wing tip safely with u.s. jets was warned by russian pilots we getting too close to their border. we're flying over estonia right now. just over to the east, to the right is russia. the americans said the russians were just being provocative and continued the exercise. >> there we go. roll in left. >> reporter: while the u.s. intercepts russian planes as well, it has been within the safety norms. martha radatz, abc news, washington. ford will begin importing

two years. it is moving production of the ford focus from a plant in detroit to china where it already makes the focus for chinese buyers. ford says it won't cost any u.s. jobs bha jobs because the michigan plant is being converted to produce trucks. a university dean who posted controversial things on yelp has been released. she referred to patrons of restaurants white trash and called theater employees barely-educated morons. she has since apologized, calling her comments insensitive. it's a story members of a texas gator squad will talk about for years. but not for

think. >> the squad raced to a houston home to save a family from -- this lizard. >> are you kidding? >> it's like a really small lizard. like the geico gecko might be able to beat up this lizard. >> the gator squad posted pictures of this non-monster on their facebook page. they posed the question, shall i charge a wildlife removal fee or not? oh, my goodness. what is wrong with -- no, i won't say, what were you thinking? >> they probably go to the emergency room for a paper cut. >> but, you know what? i wouldn't call the gator squad, but you know how when you have any critter in your house you freak out? i have a mouse in my house right now, and we've tried everything. we've tried humane means to get rid of the mouse. >> and now? >> we might have to call the gator squad. >> wow. all right. well, i understand that. or if you know how to help her

in the mouse problem. >> yeah. coming up in "the skinny", he's won three academy awards and countless other accolades so why is daniel day-lewis suddenly calling it a night? >> wow. and mark your callenders. o.j. simpson has been granted a date for his parole hearing, but first a look at today's forecast. "world news now" weather, brought to you by liberator medical.

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five people injured overnight when an underground steampipe exploded in downtown baltimore. the blast occurred about three blocks from camden yards, about an hour from the start of the orioles game. two nearby hotels were damaged and parked cars and injuries are nonlife-threatening. he's probably the most famous inmate, serving a 33 year sentence in nevada. >> now o.j. simpson is one step closer to possibly being freed. here's abc's matt gutman.

giving o.j. simpson a date to plead for his freedom. >> he's not going to try to retry the case. he's done a lot of positive things in prison. >> count two, guilty, count three, guilty. >> reporter: simpson's botched 2007 attempt to recover sports memorabilia he says belonged to him. he was sentenced to 33 years for armed robbery and kidnapping. simpson telling an earlier parole board he's a model prisoner. >> i've not had any incidents. >> reporter: it's been over 20 years since his infamous acquittal for the murder of nicole brown simpson and ronald goldman. for goldman's father and sister, the parade of o.j.-related products, from "o.j. "mamade in america" it still stings. but nothing like imagining him free. what would that picture look like to you?

>> he did a horrible, heinous crime, and i have no feeling except rot in hell. >> reporter: matt gutman, abc news, los angeles. when we come back, "bachelor in paradise" coming back. our senior chief bachelor analyst will weigh in. >> sort of. "the skinny" next. bachelor analyst will weigh in. >> sort of. the skinny next.

♪ skinny ♪ so skinny and, on your "skinny" this wednesday, we are starting things off with surprising news. daniel day-lewis has announced his retirement. >> say it ain't so. >> it is so. the 60 year old, a three-time oscar winner, didn't give a reason for the decision. >> he's considered one of the best actors of our time starring in "my left foot", "lincoln." "there will be

he would immerse himself in character, staying in character even between scenes. dedication. >> we thought we'd take a look at some of his best and most memorable roles. >> we are met at this chosen ground. to settle for good and all! who holds sway over the five points? >> i drink your milk shake! i drink it up! >> it is a self-evident truth that things that are equal to the same thing are equal to each other. >> i can imagine him walking around the set. >> or going to the grocery store, staying in character like that. that would be odd. >> or seeing him at shake shack saying "i drink your milkshake! >> thanks. it's going to be

go ahead. >> he apparently became a butcher's apprentice and listened to eminem records. >> that is serious dedication. >> that's old-school dedication. >> he only person to have three oscars for best actor. >> wow, interesting. i hope this next chapter is wonderful for you, mr. lewis. bachelor in paradise, they have completed the investigation into alleged misconduct on set and found that the film did not support the claim. >> so the two at the center of the controversy, corinne and demario will be back when they begin shooting again, soon. the show hopes to be back on air before the end of the summer, right here on abc. our senior bachelor analyst consultant, bachelor in paradise >> expert. bachelor guy

>> are we excited about this news? >> i don't have anything to say about this one. way too many details. i'm going covfefe on this one. >> covfefe. >> forget it. >> he's staying away. >> that's why we pay him the big bucks. >> arm's length, baby. not even close. next? >> so what do you think? >> keep it movin'. >> we look forward to seeing more of jack's analysis of bachelorette. so the internet never misses a chance to make critiques. al sharp at any posted this photo on father's day, and people began calling him out for his mirror selfie game. >> here he is with the side workout shot. >> and afro pic. >> he's got the afro pic. that's a nice smile.

>> infinity. >> yeah, okay. and there -- okay, now you're not supposed to show your whole body in the selfie. kev on stage posting a rant about how a lot of people --? how he feels. >> why do old people never know how to take selfies. they always show the phone in the mirror. it's like they got to be around a mirror so they can see. the phone always be showing you. the front-facing camera, al. look at the snapchats. >> oh, my. so the picture is so confusing, it looks like a 12 year old going to recess is in the background. doesn't it? he's showing down his slimmed-down self. more than half his body weight. we can't help but throwback to the old g sharpton with the track suit. man. >> you've come a long way, baby. >> yes, he has. that's a good turn.

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♪ american woman ♪ stay away from me ♪ american woman ♪ mama, let me be isn't lady liberty french? >> yeah, but lenny kravitz is always acceptable every day. no matter what. >> absolutely, i agree. >> we're talking about a true american woman, jackie kennedy onassis known for style and grace. it's no wonder people are so very interested when anything she owned hits the auction block. >> there's an accessory with a very special story. we are up all nightline. with our friend, byron pitts. >> reporter: the glitz, the glamour. first lady jackie kennedy. a woman of

remains timeless. now some of her signature style is up for sale. >> i've never been as excited. >> reporter: jackie's cartier tank watch hits the auction block at christie's. she received the watch from her brother-in-law to commemorate the 50-mile hike he took in palm beach. >> february 23rd, 1963. it has the time, 2:05 a.m., at the start of the hike and the end at 9:35 p.m. >> reporter: that hike, part of a trend sweeping the country at the time, a presidential challenge issued to americans nationwide. clint hill, co-author of the book mrs. kennedy and me. >> i had no athletic shoes to wear. i had no idea this was going to transpire. this hike. so i had to do the best i could. >> reporter: this isn't the first time jackie's memorabilia has been up for bidding.

in march, a treasure trove of letters sold for over $126,000. the first lady herself created this painting which is being sold along with the watch. the lot is expected to fetch up to six figures. but it's hard to say how much someone will pay for a piece of camelot. >> at the end of the day, when the gavel goes down, everything has a price. >> reporter: byron pitts. abc news, new york. >> i love history. >> it's a beautiful watch, apparently, it was given to her by her brother-in-law back in 1963, the range from $60,000 to $120,000 it could go for. i hope it works. >> who cares. it's jackie o's watch. >> if it doesn't work, is it really worth $120,000? >> yeah, it's jackie o. more updates -- this is abc news "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. abc

making news in america this morning, breaking overnight, republican karen handel handling her race in georgia fending off the democrat in the most expensive race for the house ever, why it's seen as a big win for president trump. we're live with details. also, tropical storm cindy taking aim at the gulf coast. powerful winds and rain felt. we're tracking its path. >> a powerful explosion rocks a house. a gas employee being called a hero getting an elderly couple out of the home in the nick of time. presidential appearance. george h.w. bush making a surprise visit. we do say good morn