Good morning. It's Friday, July 30, 2010. Here's what's happening:

Economy slows sharply to 2.4% in second quarter.

July is the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Senior drug kingpin killed by Mexican troops.

Wildfire spreads in rural hills near Los Angeles.

Iran says it's ready for nuke talks with U.N. group.

At least 25 killed in Russian wildfires amid record heat wave.