wire copy

wire copy (countable and uncountable, plural wire copies)

1. (journalism) A news item published by a wire service.
   • 1994, Edward Bliss, Writing News for Broadcast, page 145:

     When you have read the wire copy carefully, set it aside and tell the story in your own words. Talk it into your computer or your typewriter. Refer to the wire copy only to check details, such as numbers and the spelling of proper names.