5 Things to Know This Morning

June 14, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Dozens Hurt After Sports Bar Deck Collapse
An outdoor deck at a Miami sports bar collapsed, sending dozens of people watching Game 4 of the NBA Finals into Biscayne Bay and leaving two in serious condition, authorities said.

2. Obama Steps up Military Aid to Syrian Rebels
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has used chemical weapons in its civil war, leading President Obama to authorize providing lethal aid to rebels fighting against Assad, the White House announced.

3. Obama's Africa Trip Has Hefty Price Tag
President Obama's upcoming trip to Africa will require extraordinary security measures and will likely cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, according to a confidential planning document obtained by the Washington Post.

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4. Rupert Murdoch Files for Divorce From
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 82, filed divorce papers from his wife of 14 years, Wendi Deng, 44, a spokesman confirmed to ABC News.

5. Miami Heat Even NBA Finals With Spurs
The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs, 109-93, tying the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.