this morning. >> stay with us for a specia . now "good morning maryland." united states conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden. the leader of al-qaeda. >> the mastermind of 9/11 osama bin laden is dead. world is reacting this morning. usa, usa, usa. >> a crowd of a few hundred greeted thousands outside the white house. scenes like this are playing out across america. >> the world is reacting from mexico to singapore and here in the united states. that is the huge story this monday morning. thanks for joining us i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. reaction from around the world but first a check of your local forecast with meteorologist justin berk. >> all right. good morning at 4:30.

playing second fiddle to the weather report. but we are looking at storm reports from yesterday. 68 of them basically of high wind and hail across the deep south. arkansas east texas, they would expand that further to the east as it flares up the frontal boundary. severe weather doesn't hook as widespread as the outbreak last week but it had inject more cloud and we will try to get on the warmer side today. still showers threatening the region and will bring in the storms but tuesday night and 55 in baltimore. 58 in pax river not much of a variation and scattered showers or a thunderstorm. 72 this afternoon. our first look at traffic can kim brown. >> reporter: traffic is moving well. so far so good. light volume around the area for your monday morning commute. we have a hand full of road hazards. no accidents as we look live on 695 at wilkins. traffic is moving well on both hoops. we still have a construction project on the outer loop

taking away the two left lanes between york and charles street. that should be picked up around 5 a.m. and in the harbor tunnel, height restrictions now in place. 13 feet 6 inches in severna park northbound route 2 at robinson road a. water main break stakes away the right -- takes away the right lane. u.s. military forces killed osama bin laden and within the past hour we learned his body has been buried at sea. >> the announcement the president made to the nation last night. >> the bright september day was dark nd by the worst attack in american history. the itch ages of 9/11 are seared into our national memberry. hijacked planes cutting through clouds of the september sky. twin towers collapsing to the ground. black smoke billowing up from the pent bonn. the -- pent gouge. wreckage of 95 in shanksville, pennsylvania where the action of. >> the president says the attack was a u.s. led attack

authorized last week. man official say he was killed in mansion close to the pakistani capital. hundreds and millions react here and around the world. 4:33. a lot federal workers are gearing up for the commute down to dc. linda so is out live at penn station this morning where people will take the train this morning. linda. >> reporter: yeah. i have a feeling that today is not going to be your typical slow monday morning. i actually spoke with a woman this morning who got off her 13- hour shift and she was hearing for the first time thatobin -- so amia bin laden were -- osama bin laden wasdead and she asked me how and when it happened and i told her the details and all she could say was good he he was the devil. a lot of people likened to him an illusive devil. they knew he he was out there and he didn't-- they knew he was out there but didn't know if he would be caught. a lot of people say it's about

time. many commuters were working in washington when 9/11 happened and i am sure they've lot of stories to tell. it was one of those days you will never forget where you were, what you were doing. think today will be another historic moment. who they were with and where it happened when they found out he is dead. heading to work on the trains, there's going to be a lot of chatter about the news just the feelings and everything. but we will be standing by talking to folks as they head into work. many dc commuters. when they get into work you have to think they will have a lot to talk about. wet get their thoughts and reaction on the death oaf sama bin laden. live at penn station, linda so abc2 news. >> 4:34. thanks the reaction pouring in from everyone he where -- everywhere. binen about cardin released a statement saying he was

murderer who devoted his life to destruction of freedom, democracy and our way of life. we must remain vigilant in the fight against al-qaeda and any terrorists who seeks to harm our nation. we will join the president and all americans for thanking professionals who carried out the mission. we depend on them and owe them the gratitude and prayers. people took to the streets last night in baltimore city really all around the world to celebrate the news of osama bin lad n's death. one couple was thrilled when they heard the news. >> usa to the everyone. >> absolutely. >> doesn't matter if you are hindu. >> we are all the same. >> we are all the same. >> we spoke to a cabdriver who became an american citizen and he said he is so proud to be an american. president george w. bush and his administration worked tirelessly to track down and capture or kill bin laden and released a statement saying

"this is momentous achievement mashing a victory for american for those who seek peace around the world. we capture those spilling out of the bars after the news about bin lad n's death one man is concerned there will be retaliation from al -- ladin's death, one man is concerned there will be retaliation. >> it's like a moment that you know the experience it and be with a friend and hold something you are so proud of. >> a lot of people celebrated in fells point and chanted usa a theme echoed around the country. the news traveled from homes to bars to baseball stadiums including new york mets game and philidelphia, listen. >> usa, usa. , usa,. >> the crowd learned of the news in the top of the 9th inning. as you can hear they rose to the feel and chanted usa, usa fans were seen shaking their

smart phones for more details. the mets would win 2-1 in 14 innings. the events that unfolded about the killing of bin laden have -- ladin have been going on for years but most recently it was the focus for the president. he gave the go-ahead last week to kill bin laden. officials say at 3:50 p.m. yesterday he first learned that osama bin laden had tentatively been identified at a compound outside pakistan capital. four helicopters launched the raid. the raid hit a mansion in the area north of islam bad and one of the helicopters crashed apparently after being hit by ground fire. officials gave no word on casualties. the story has been exploding all over the web and we are covering it. head to abc2news.com and we have been updating it with new video, pictures and information and reaction. we have been going on new angels with the story so check

out abc2news.com this morning. it's 4:37. mondays can sometimes be a drag, but there's no reason to smile -- but a big reason to smile. >> the announcement caused thousands to gather at the white house. >> usa. >> jubilation as a makeshift rally takes place after u.s. forces killed osama bin laden. >> you are watching "good morning maryland" first and only at 4:30. we are back in a bit.

>> usa, usa. >> people gathered outside the whiewt house -- white house climbing trees and waving flags following the announcement that osama bin laden has been killed. the president formally announced the death sunday in a u.s. conducted operation in pakistan. >> speaking from the white house in late night address,

obama said a small team of americans launched a targeted operation that he approved he said. no americans or civilians were killed. the body was retrieved after a fire fight. now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >> we are looking outside at 55 degrees. we have got wind calm and brohmter fall ann cold front is trying to approach and yes, as we switch back over and show outtemperatures around the storm center weathernet, we have fairly uniformed 50s to be found. 56 in easton. 57 in sparrows point. 53 toward westminster and yes, across the board, 50s is all we could find. we are looking at cloud lingering across the area this morning a few sprinkles back to the west. we expect to have a little

brief warmup before the cool down. >> reporter: traffic is off to a good start. construction on the outer loop between charles and york road. you will see the two left lanes taken away. looking live at 95 through baltimore county, no problems to report north or southbound as you head towards the capital beltway. all lanes are open here and on the bw parkway. looking at our maps, new height restreeks at the harbor tunnel. they are 13 -- restrictions at the harbor tunnel at 13 feet 6 inches. northbound route # at robinson road -- route 2 at robinson road a water main break closes one lane. so -- osama bin laden is dead. people have been partying into the night. many are reacting with the news online this morning. all new comments about what you are saying about the major announcement. and a look outside the white house, the crowd gathering following the announcement. you are watching "good morning, maryland" first and only at

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five things to know. japan's parliament passed a supplementary budget to help pay for the earthquake and tsunami. totals $48 billion but is expected to be a fraction of the total cost. ongoing nuke clear crisis is threatening to topple the current government. the supreme court justicedidn't comment this morning on denying the missouri request to block the corps's plan to help keep the southern illinois city from flooding. homeland security says the recovery from the tornadoes ravaged seven southern states will not be quick and toured the damage in alabama and mississippi yesterday. more than 340 thus far have

been keeled across six states. al-qaeda mastermind osama bin laden is dead. his body was buried at sea according to a person familiar with the developments from the white house. now president obama is expected to make that announcement from the white house shortly. and this is a picture watch obama's announcement. troops were sent to afghanistan weeks after september 11th to fight al-qaeda and track down bin laden. we will get thmixture in a moment. as military families celebrate many are sounding off online over the announcement that osama bin laden has been killed. sherrie johnson is tracking with a people are saying from the interactive news sent they are morning. >> reporter: yes, from facebook to twitter to my space and many other social immediatal, people are sounding off about the death of osama bin laden. there's been a huge surge of patriotism with many people gathering outside of the white house. osama bin laden was one of the most hated people a terrorist

responsible for the murder of thousands of men, women and children. most notably the september 11th attacks which was nearly 10 years ago. last night when president obama took to the airwaves e. said it was his top it be -- he said it was his top -- he said it was his top priority to capture bin laden. he says we should remain vigilant. i've been check out the facebook fan page and many of you had a lot to tar -- a lot to say. lisa says they are at ground zero about 2,000 people god bless the u.s.a. david says you know what, i hope they have a dj mix called obama mixes. and lisa says, they are showing him on abc a special report and showing people partying in the streets. so we will stick here all morning and look at more comments and find out other things we can see online having to do with the breaking news story. reporting live, sherrie johnson, abc2 news.

>> 4 clp 47. -- 4:47. thank you. when two planes slammed into the world trade center it transformed the mind of americans. many have been gathering throughout the morning to hear and celebrate the news. >> i can't tell you the national pride that i feel here in being visiting from texas being in times square when this was announced, so much pride for our country. >> he has been terrorizing the whole world. a lot of people have been living in fear, a of people lost their lives because of osama bin laden. and i think this has been a long time coming. >> the attacks on the world trade center in 2001 left more than 2700 people dead. people can't stop talking about the death of ladefrom foa stations to lawmakers. maryland congressman says "america is a strong proud nation that will never allow our precious freedoms to fall under attack without mounting a great and mighty defense. death of osama bin loden --

laden shows the might. i offer all those involved the thanks of a grateful nation. also maryland senator mikulski is commenting this morning. osama bin laden was responsible for the death of thousands of americans. today i think that all -- i think this morning on 9/11 how we ran out of the capitol and saw smoke coming from the pentagon. 4:49. new york sent providence fire company a piece of the world trade sent are and it took a year for the port authority to make sure that no one was profiting from the piece and providence renovated the building. about three years ago to help finance it pee thut in the garden of memories which is a buy a brick program. the piece of the world trade center will be the centerpiece of the garden. -- just a reminder coming up in the 6:00 hour, we will go live

to shanks phil, pennsylvania where one -- shanksville, pennsylvania where one of the planes crash and hear more about how dozens plan to gather after news of osama bin lad ann death spread. it's coming up during the -- laden's death spread. it's coming up at 6. we are covering every step at abc2news.com. updating with photographs and video and reaction from you. we will have new angels throughout the course of the morning. the orioles have a little switch back to the .500 mark after a 6-4 win against the white sox yesterday afternoon. a 3-run home run for the birds and zack britton had the 5th win of the season. orioles look to sweep the series and hope to do so tonight. ten minutes away from five. when you fix food and fun and have it together, hundreds willno doubt come out. the cool and dreary temperatures yesterday didn't dampen the spirits at the

towson town festival. so many people came out to watcheart music and plenty of great food. the crew from abc2 news there all weekend. we want to thank everybody who came by and said hello. now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >> the month of may, we have a second day here that normally would bring us lows in the 40s, a high of 70. another important part of this day, in terms of the almanac. the first time of the year. we actually have sunset at 8:00. will we see it today is the question? i doubt we will see much of the sun as we are stalking another soupy environment. and another cooldown in the backside of another frontal poundry -- boundary responsible for heavy rain and storms. some eastward progress. typically they get hung up on the backside of the mountains. doesn't lock like it will move in today but there's a threat of showers thrown out ahead of the system. we will watch that for at least

a threat of on and off rain. sprinkle and showers back to our west. and although we have a cloudy start with a few breaks back to the west, we expect to have showers built in on and off throughout the day today and then as we head into tomorrow, we will watch the frontal boundary make progress mainly during the evening. there could be strong thunderstorms really going to limit our threat of severe weather. i think it moves in wednesday night -- move out. the timing is suspect and suspicious. a reminder of what we had to deal with last thursday but this doesn't have the same punch although it may punch us on wednesday morning and we will see another cooldown for the rest of the week. aiming for 72. mostly cloudy skies. a chance of a shower and tonight we will settle it back down to 57. still a threat of a shower and you will notice that the threat of a shower will linger tomorrow and we will warm it back up to 80. we may get sun poking out and that may charge thunderstorms back into the afternoon. when you look at this extended forecast, i want to give you a

moment to set yourself up, it looks bad because there's about every day a chance of a shower here. doesn't mean a washout, but there will be some unsettled action especially wednesday morning. 62 with late day clearing. cinco de mayo is fine and more 60 and showers on friday and saturday. let's check out the traffic with kim brown. >> reporter: for those heading towards the airport, for an early flight, you are not going to find reported delays at bwi. they are reporting things are clear and conditions look from they good. looking at the road, traffic is moving well around the area. here's 95 at 195 through baltimore county in arbutus. no problems north or southbound. 695 looking good. no accidents reported but they have that construction project on the outer loop between charles and york road. you will see the two left lanes taken away. that gets picked up after 5 a.m. also, southbound in the harbor tunnel that's where the height restrictions are. this is something new. 13 feet 6 inches you know if

that applies, you know what i am talking about. also in severna park a utility problem water main break takes away the right lane. northbound route 2 at robinson road. now back to you. >> thanks a lot. one of the darkest days happened almost 10 years ago on 9/11. >> days after the attack president bush made a promise, now fulfilled. >> taking a live look at times square. this is in atlanta this morning. a live look you are watching good morning, maryland first and only in baltimore. i'm your biggest fan. you know that.

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now "good morning maryland." he was the most wanted man in the world and he is dead this morning. >> mastermind behind the terror attacks is dead. u.s. ground force killed him outside the capital of islam bad in a city about 90 miles north of that capital. president obama says the

body is in u.s. custody and received intuft generals that he was -- intelligence that he was at pakistani compound and authority force went in to get him president obama says that osama bin laden's death marks a significant achievement in the fight to defeat al-qaeda. it's almost a decade sips the september 11th attacks on the united states. but it's never been far from our mind. the u.s. vowed to bring just toits people responsible for that -- justice to the people responsible for that. >> i can hear you and the people who knocked the buildings down will hear all of us soon. president george w. bush met with survivors and rescue workers hoping to lift spiritsafter the announcement a group of people celebrated outside the bush's house. president bush released a

statement saying bin laden's death marks a victory for america and those who lost loved ones on 9/11 and added the deaths sends a unmistakable message that no matter how how long it takes justice will be done. >> usa. >> the celebration swept the country. now the place is celebration this morning. in new york city, thousands came to ground zero cheering usa and remembering the thousands whose lives were lost on september 11th. you watching the station that works for you "good morning maryland." >> the families who lost loved ones to al-qaeda terror, justice has been done. >> the reported mastermind behind the september 11th attacks that killed thousands of americans is dead this morning. >> usa, usa,. >> reaction from around the world outside the white house.

crowd wave red flags and cheer the death of osama bin laden. >> usa, usa. >> and at a mets-phillies game in philidelphia, fans from both sides cheered usa after learning the news through their cell phones and twitter accounts. that is obviously the big story this morning. the death of osama bin laden. thanks for joining us and good morning. i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. we will have complete coverage of that in a few minutes burks first a check of the monday forecast with meteorologist justin berk. >> at that mets-philly games the 9th inning as the score was a 1-1 tie. how about that for something apropos. yesterday, we had severe weather reports. not that many. 68 across the nation. and looks like we will flare up that activity across the deep south and push it further to the east as we watch the very active frontal bondry. not the severe weather push that we had last week but it will be some severe weather increasingand shifting eastbound heading through tomo