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5 things to know: Davis' lawyer disputes Vatican's version of meeting

The Vatican says Pope Francis met with many people at its embassy, including Kentucky clerk Kim Davis. This should not be taken as a sign the pope supports Davis' position on refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, the Vatican says. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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The Vatican says Pope Francis met with many people at its embassy, including Kentucky clerk Kim Davis. This should not be taken as a sign the pope supports Davis' position on refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, the Vatican says. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
By Staff reports
Oct 2, 2015

Five things to know for Friday, October 2:

1. After much speculation, the Vatican issued a statement concerning Pope Francis' meeting with Kentucky clerk Kim Davis. Her lawyer disputes the Vatican's version of events. [Find out why the Vatican says the two met here | what her lawyers say]

2. The latest on Thursday's mass shooting in Oregon. [hourly updates | what a student says the gunman asked before shooting | photos from the scene | shooter's identity online]

3. Corruption investigators say DeKalb CEO Lee May is 'lying' about loan. [Read the latest from our investigations team here]

4. "The Bulldog Song" is something you should learn by tomorrow. [Read why here | weekend game predictions | how weather will affect games]

5. You might want to give yourself some extra time this morning. The rain is causing a lot of accidents. [Get your full forecast, including the weekend, here]

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