5 Things to Know This Morning

— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner to Divorce

Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have decided to divorce, a rep for the couple confirmed to ABC News.

"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce," the couple said in a joint statement. "We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time."

This announcement comes just one day after the couple's 10th wedding anniversary on Monday. The duo said this "will be our only comment on this private, family matter."

2. David Sweat Claims He Practiced Escape and Was Almost Caught Twice During 3-Week Manhunt

Escaped prisoner David Sweat told investigators he was almost discovered twice during the three weeks authorities were searching the woods of upstate New York for him and fellow inmate Richard Matt — including one time that police walked right by him as he hid in a hunting tree stand, officials said.

Sweat also revealed to investigators he and Matt did a dry-run the night before their June 6 prison break, Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie told ABC News.

The prisoners may have been planning their escape for six months, Wylie said.

3. Federal Officials Investigating After South Carolina Church Catches Fire

A historically black church in South Carolina with a history of being targeted caught fire Tuesday night and investigators were trying to determine the cause, according to officials and reports.

Officials said investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms were on scene at Mt. Zion AME Church in Greeleyville, but the cause was not clear. State and federal authorities are involved with the investigation.

The church was burned to the ground by the KKK in 1995 and President Clinton spoke at the dedication of the newly rebuilt church the next year.

4. US Women's Soccer Team Beats Germany to Advance to World Cup Final

The U.S. Women's National team defeated Germany Tuesday night to advance to the final of the Women's World Cup.

The Women's National Team took the lead in the 69th minute with a goal from Carli Lloyd after Germany racked up a yellow card.

Annike Krahn took down Alex Morgan inside the box two minutes before to be booked for the foul. Then Kelley O'Hara knocked in another goal in the 84th minute.

5. Bobby Bonilla's Mets Payday Is Here Again

Bobby Bonilla's payday is here again.

Each year on July 1, from now until 2035, the former Major League Baseball player collects a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets.

The money is part of a deferred buyout deal – paid over 25 installments – that the team agreed to following the 1999 season. Bonilla was owed $5.9 million, but instead of simply footing the bill, the Mets agreed to defer the payments until 2011.