World News Roundup Late Edition

Tropical Storm Nicholas is battering the Texas coast and could bring more than a foot of rain inland. Secretary of State defends Afghanistan pullout. President Biden tours wildfire-devastated areas on a Western trip, where he'll also campaign for California Governor Newsom, who faces a recall election tomorrow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.