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A U.S. grand jury has charged Martin Winterkorn, VW's former CEO and five other ex-executives on felony charges of conspiracy. In 2015, VW admitted installing cheat devices in its diesel vehicles.

It was a busy week full of confusion and clarifications — and more confusion. We go back through some of the week's presidential comments.

After signaling that Khalil could be released Friday, Judge Michael Farbiarz accepted the government's shifting explanation for Khalil's continued detention.

President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has caused Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines – especially prosecco.

In a surprisingly strong debut, the Mexican American band Fuerza Regida just hit #2 on the U.S. Billboard album chart with their ninth album. {STATIONS NOTE: The Spanish word "puta" was bleeped at the :15 mark after the intro}

NPR Music's Robin Hilton announces the name of this year's Tiny Desk Contest winner. Every year since 2015, a different unsigned musician or band has benefited from the exposure that NPR Music provides.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised airport officials, unions and workers for completing the estimated 60-day project 13 days early. The Newark airport has been hobbled by delays.

Iraq's prime minister has agreed to step down if a replacement is found. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Laith Kubba, an independent adviser to the outgoing Iraqi prime minister.

President Trump's proposed budget would cut money for climate research that measures a warming world. We tag along to see how air samples are collected on a Colorado mountaintop.

Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.