 It is 96 degrees in Springfield, Laurel at 95, Farragut Square at 96 degrees as well. WTOP News Time, 431. You're listening to WTOP, Washington's news, traffic and weather station. The WTOP producer's desk is wired by IBEW Local 26, where electrical contractors come to grow. Good afternoon to you. I'm Ralph Fox. Acacia James is our producer. Top stories we're following for you at this hour.