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A military helicopter crash in Ghana resulted in the deaths of eight people, including the defense and environment ministers, during a flight to a mining conference, prompting national mourning and investigations into the cause.
President Biden marked the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a message of unity, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic ideals and coming together as a nation. Speaking from a military base in Alaska, Biden honored the courage of first responders, civilians, and the "9/11 generation" who fought against terrorism. He urged Americans to reject divisive politics and emphasized the power of national unity, stating that it shouldn't take a tragedy to remind us of its importance. Biden's remarks came as Vice President Kamala Harris visited the National September 11 Memorial in New York City and Jill Biden laid a wreath at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.