WORLD NEWS ROUNDUP LATE EDITION, 09/13

<p>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.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>