On this version of Hot off the Wire (posted March 13 at 7:30 a.m. CT):
U.S. regulators are working to reassure depositors at failed institutions that they could access all their money quickly.
"Everything Everywhere All At Once" led the way at the 95th Academy Awards.
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is poised to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments he arranged and made on the former president’s behalf.
President Xi Jinping is calling for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs.
Two storms are expected to hit both coasts over the next two days.
Oscar weekend in theaters belonged to “Scream VI,” as the horror sequel notched a franchise-best $44.5 million in ticket sales.
Pope Francis is marking the 10th anniversary of his election as pope on Monday. 
In sports, Alabama wins the SEC and the top seed for the NCAA Men's Tournament, South Carolina is number one overall for the Women's tourney, three straight losses for the Nuggets, a rare loss for the Bruins, and Scottie Scheffler is again the top player after winning the Players.
Gas prices surged around the nation, but analysts say the increase could be short-lived amid a recent drop in demand and the cost of crude oil.
Three years after the emergence of COVID-19, it appears the virus is here to stay.
When students don’t have enough to eat, it can affect their ability to learn and perform up to their ability.

—The Associated Press

On this version of Hot off the Wire (posted March 13 at 7:30 a.m. CT):
<ul>
<li>U.S. regulators are working to reassure depositors at failed institutions that they could access all their money quickly.</li>
<li>"Everything Everywhere All At Once" led the way at the 95th Academy Awards.</li>
<li>Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is poised to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments he arranged and made on the former president’s behalf.</li>
<li>President Xi Jinping is calling for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs.</li>
<li>Two storms are expected to hit both coasts over the next two days.</li>
<li>Oscar weekend in theaters belonged to “Scream VI,” as the horror sequel notched a franchise-best $44.5 million in ticket sales.</li>
<li>Pope Francis is marking the 10th anniversary of his election as pope on Monday. </li>
<li>In sports, Alabama wins the SEC and the top seed for the NCAA Men's Tournament, South Carolina is number one overall for the Women's tourney, three straight losses for the Nuggets, a rare loss for the Bruins, and Scottie Scheffler is again the top player after winning the Players.</li>
<li>Gas prices surged around the nation, but analysts say the increase could be short-lived amid a recent drop in demand and the cost of crude oil.</li>
<li>Three years after the emergence of COVID-19, it appears the virus is here to stay.</li>
<li>When students don’t have enough to eat, it can affect their ability to learn and perform up to their ability.</li>
</ul>
—The Associated Press

Hot Off The Wire is a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press. 

Hot Off The Wire is a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press.&nbsp;

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Welcome to Hot Off The Wire, a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press. Music is by Skilsel and provided through Pixabay.

Welcome to Hot Off The Wire, a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press. Music is by Skilsel and provided through Pixabay.

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