5 things you need to know Friday

Marriage licenses once again issued in Rowan County

As a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples sits in jail, gay couple William Smith and James Yates obtained a license from Deputy Clerk Brian Mason on Friday morning. Issuing licenses could pave the way for Kim Davis' release from federal custody, though the judge seems cautious about letting her out too soon.

Obama, Saudi Arabian king to discuss Iran, counter terrorism

President Obama will meet with Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the White House Friday in further attempts to build support for the Iran nuclear deal. In a speech for the deal, Vice President Joe Biden said if Congress scuttles the international agreement it will impair the president's ability to muster allies to deal with Russia and China in the future. The White House said the agenda for the king's visit covers security and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as "regional topics including the conflicts in Yemen and Syria, and steps to counter Iran's destabilizing activities." Oh, and the king took over an entire Four Season hotel for his visit.

Fallen Texas deputy remembered as a beloved man

Family and friends will remember fallen Texas Deputy Darren Goforth at his funeral Friday. Goforth was murdered execution-style on Aug. 28 while filling up at a gas station, and police have detained a suspect. Goforth was married with two children ages 5 and 12. His wife Kathleen described him as a loved friend, colleague and neighbor. "My husband was an incredibly intricate blend of toughness and gentility. He was loyal ... He was good."

U.S. government to release jobs report

The Labor Department on Friday will release its August jobs report. It's a big one: The report could affect whether the Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates later this month. But while economists expect the government to report that a solid 218,000 jobs were added to the economy last month, they also believe that recent market turmoil may put off the Fed in making any rate moves for now.

Phoenix mom who drowned twin boys appears in court

A Phoenix mother will appear in court Friday on murder charges for allegedly drowning her twin, 2-year-old boys. Mireya Alejandra Lopez told police that she "intentionally drowned both of her twin boys" in the bathtub and tried to drown a third child. Family members stopped her. Lopez, 22, is being charged with two counts of homicide and one count of attempted homicide.

And, the essentials:

Weather:Another warm, humid day is on tap for the Friday of Labor Day weekend for most of the country.

Stocks:U.S. futures were down ahead of regular trading.

TV Tonight: Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at Althea, Arthur and Sherlock.

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