This is AP News Minute.Crews continue to battle wildfires burning near homes in the dry foothills around Glendora, California.At least two homes burned to the ground. Firefighters are drawing up plans for further evacuations.Three people are under arrest in connection with flames.First Lady Michelle Obama is set to celebrate a milestone moment.The self-proclaimed mom-in-chief rings in her 50th birthday tomorrow.The first lady describes the special day as "50 and fabulous."Heavy smog blankets China's capital city. Beijing is experiencing dangerous levels of pollution for the first time this winter.Residents are forced to walk city streets with face masks. Officials say the smog will linger until Friday.And the nominees are in for the 86th Academy Awards. "American Hustle" and "Gravity" both lead with ten nominations each."12 Years a Slave" is a close second with nine nominations.Tom Ritchie, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.
