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Ten things to know for Wednesday, June 21

One person uses the CityScape splash pad to stay cool as temperatures climb to near-record highs Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Phoenix. The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 120 degrees (49 degrees Celsius), which is has only hit three times in recorded history in Phoenix, the last time 22 years ago. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
One person uses the CityScape splash pad to stay cool as temperatures climb to near-record highs Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Phoenix. The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 120 degrees (49 degrees Celsius), which is has only hit three times in recorded history in Phoenix, the last time 22 years ago. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) One person uses the CityScape splash pad to stay cool as temperatures climb to near-record highs Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Phoenix. The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 120 degrees (49 degrees Celsius), which is has only hit three times in recorded history in Phoenix, the last time 22 years ago. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

1. GOP FIGHTS TO KEEP HOUSE SEAT IN KEY ELECTION

The closely watched Georgia race between Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff is seen as a test of the Republican Party’s strength early in Donald Trump’s presidency.

2. BELGIUM SAYS IT FOILED A TERROR ATTACK

Authorities say soldiers shot and killed a suspect after a small blast at a busy Brussels train station.