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Starting Jan. 3, Billboard is changing the way it calculates the top albums of the week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Slate writer and critic Chris Molanphy about what the rule changes mean.

Also: Yahoo ousts its CEO; top Kony commander captured; John Edwards begins his defense; Greek leaders still struggling to form coalition.

Motel 6 has settled a class-action lawsuit filed after it was found the hotel had given private guest information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The chain agreed to pay $7.6 million.

The millionaire tax was a campaign promise from French President Francois Hollande. Film star Gerard Depardieu famously fled the country to avoid paying the tax.

The Supreme Court is expected to decide on six remaining cases of its term today, including one on birthright citizenship. And, new details about the U.S. air strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

The Exxon Mobil CEO had, at times, a shaky hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. He's still expected to win confirmation, but perhaps narrowly.

The Czech Republic had the biggest win of the World Cup, routing the United States 3-0 Monday. Earlier, Australia staged a late comeback, scoring three goals from the 84th minute until the final whistle to beat Japan, 3-1. Italy beat Ghana 2-0 in the late game.

While the 30-year-old album has sold millions of copies over the years, it only reached No. 54 when it was released. The new spike comes courtesy of a steep price cut.

Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland makes his first rounds on the Hill Thursday to meet with senators in person. But the only appointments on the schedule are with two Democrats. He has no meetings with Republicans yet.

U.S. authorities had wanted Joaquin Guzman extradited, in part over fears that he would get out again. Mexican authorities refused. His escape likely will deepen distrust between the countries.