This is AP News Minute.More than 600 firefighters are battling a wildfire in California’s Big Sur area.The fire has destroyed at least 15 homes and forced dozens to evacuate.Edward Snowden is offering to help Brazil investigate U.S. spying there.The former NSA leaker made the offer in an open letter published by a Brazilian newspaper.Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. will provide the Philippines with more security assistance.He says the aid will help the Philippines protect its territorial waters, amid rising tensions with China.And traffic on U.S. roads could reach record levels this holiday season.Triple-A predicts nearly 30% of Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home, with most people driving.Matt Small, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.