The House could vote today on a bill that would give the Veterans Affairs Secretary more power to fire or demote senior executives. More than 2 dozen VA facilities are being investigated for allegedly not giving proper care to vets.

 

A wildfire in Arizona has forced some homes and businesses to evacuate. 100 firefighters and 2 hotshot crews are fighting the fire.

 

And 2 giant pandas are now in Malaysia. China sends them on Wednesday as the 2 nations commemorate 40 years of diplomatic ties.

 

Sandy Kozel, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.