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This photo provided by Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., shows Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., (center) and Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., (left) participating in a sit-down protest seeking a vote on gun control measures, Wednesday on

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When TV Cameras Shut Down, House Democrats Live-Stream Their Sit-In

2:30pm June 23, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Despite cameras on the House floor going dark, a band of Democrats staging a sit-in to insist on a vote on gun control streamed the event, and conducted interviews with media, through smartphones.

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Live-Streaming Of Alleged Rape Shows Challenges Of Flagging Video In Real Time

12:25pm April 19, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

An 18-year-old woman is accused of broadcasting the alleged rape of her 17-year-old friend online. The prosecutor said she told police she continued streaming because she "got caught up in the likes."

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With the Periscope app, owned by Twitter, it's easy for smartphone users to stream their own video live.

Live Video Apps Like Periscope Make Life Even Less Private

7:51pm May 28, 2015

by Laura Sydell

Video cameras are everywhere — from those in smartphones to security cams. And just when you thought it couldn't get harder to hide, live-streaming video apps are raising new questions about privacy.

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