News of terrorist Osama bin Laden's death has been spreading across the social web with a speed and volume only seen in the most dramatic world events. In fact, many of you heard the news via Twitter or Facebook before turning to traditional news sources.
You might have even turned to such services to express your feelings about the news, as well.
We've written a lot about the social web's reaction to bin Laden's destruction (see list of stories below the slideshow). Here's a roundup showing how various services were used over the past 24 hours to spread news, to connect people and to allow us to express our mixed emotions of elation, anger and -- for some -- doubt over one of 2011's biggest news stories.
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More Stories About Osama Bin Laden's Death
President Obama Delivers Statement on Death of Osama Bin Laden [VIDEO]
How Did You Hear About Osama Bin Laden’s Death? [POLL]
Timeline: How News of Osama Bin Laden’s Death Unfolded on Twitter
The World Responds to Osama Bin Laden’s Death
Foursquare Users Check in to Post-Osama Bin Laden World
Osama Bin Laden Is Dead Facebook Page Goes Viral
Crowds Celebrate Osama Bin Laden’s Death in NYC & Washington, DC [PICS]
Google Maps Shows Where Osama Bin Laden Died [PICS]
Possible Bin Laden Compound Shown Engulfed in Flames [VIDEO]
One Twitter User Reports Live From Osama Bin Laden Raid
Footage From Inside Osama Bin Laden’s Compound Emerges [VIDEO]
Osama Bin Laden’s Death Causes Major Internet Traffic Spike [PIC]
Osama Bin Laden’s Death Targeted by Malware Creators [ALERT]
White House Holding Press Briefing on Osama Bin Laden [VIDEO]
After Bin Laden’s Death, Newspapers Brace for Big Sales
Osama Bin Laden’s Death: Newspaper Front Pages Tell the Story [PICS]
Bin Laden's Death Sparks Record 12.4 Million Tweets Per Hour [STATS]
White House Releases Situation Room Images From Bin Laden Raid [PICS]