live coverage
noun
: a broadcast of an event on a radio or television program while the event is happening
The network will have live coverage of the game.
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Here's what to know about the latest national polls as Americans head out to cast their votes:
Presidential election live coverage:Latest updates on Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris
Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Follow Axios' live coverage featuring reporting and analysis from across the country.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Ahead, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up where to watch live coverage of the 2024 election online, including which networks are covering the national, state and local races; state-by-state results; how to stream with and without cable; and more.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
How to watch election coverage on TV NBC: NBC News' marquee anchors will offer 24 hours of consecutive live coverage to viewers on their local NBC stations for the first time ever beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Election Day, according to the network.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Follow Axios' live coverage featuring reporting and analysis from across the country.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Ahead, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up where to watch live coverage of the 2024 election online, including which networks are covering the national, state and local races; state-by-state results; how to stream with and without cable; and more.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
How to watch election coverage on TV NBC: NBC News' marquee anchors will offer 24 hours of consecutive live coverage to viewers on their local NBC stations for the first time ever beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Election Day, according to the network.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Live coverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20coverage. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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