Live news is a genre of broadcasting that focuses on events as they unfold. It can include live television, radio or online streaming. Live transmissions typically have a short delay to allow for editing and to ensure that the final product is accurate.
Many events have occurred during live news broadcasts that have been well-remembered, sometimes because they were part of a major breaking story that captured the attention of thousands or millions of viewers. The assassination of John F. Kennedy, for example, initiated four days of non-stop live TV coverage that culminated in the state funeral for a President, watched by an audience estimated in the millions.
In the United States, local stations frequently show live video during their newscasts when the weather is bad or there is a large local event. These may include large scale parades and marathons, inaugurations of city mayors or governors, installation masses for cardinals and bishops in a major Catholic archdiocese, and pep rallies for local sports teams.
Some national or international events are always broadcast live in all time zones, such as live global telecasts of sports events and the Academy Awards. These are usually joined by events such as the Grammy and Golden Globe awards in recent years.
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