‘Jihadi John:’ Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi  —  LONDON — The world knows him as “Jihadi John,” the masked man with a British accent who has beheaded several hostages held by the Islamic State and who taunts audiences in videos circulated widely online.

Is Washington Ready for the Death of Obamacare?  —  The possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon eliminate federal subsidies for people buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is the biggest story in politics and economics that no one wants to talk about.

FCC approves sweeping Internet regulation plan, Obama accused of meddling  —  The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday adopted sweeping new regulations sought by President Obama for how Americans use and do business on the Internet, in a party-line vote that is sure to be challenged by the broadband industry.

Jay Carney to Amazon  —  Mike Allen's Politico Playbook will report: “Former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney joins Amazon on Monday as senior vice president for Worldwide Corporate Affairs.  —  The new position brings the e-commerce giant's worldwide public relations and public policy shops into one department under Carney.

Gov. Scott Walker: I refuse to take the media's bait  —  When we keep our focus on what matters to the people, we earn their respect.  —  Americans believe our nation is facing some substantial challenges.  Government spending is out of control.  Terrorists seek to destroy our way of life.

Democrats might skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech  —  Joe Biden is among those not committed to attending the Israeli prime minister's address to Congress.  —  Getty  —  Vice President Joe Biden won't commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress next month.

Boehner vs. McConnell  —  As shutdown looms, tensions are just below the surface as the two operate on separate tracks.  —  Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid are ready to put an end to Capitol Hill's latest drama and fund the Department of Homeland Security.  —  There's just one problem: Speaker John Boehner.

Welcome to the Brave New World of White Shaming  —  In a fascinating article that provides an invaluable glimpse into the liberal psyche, the New Republic - long recognized (even by itself) as the whitest publication in America - announced on Monday that it has decided to forgive Hollywood for its whiteness.

Chris Jones charged with rape, sodomy  —  A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former University of Louisville basketball player Chris Jones on charges of raping one woman and sodomizing another.  —  The warrant, obtained by University of Louisville police, was signed Wednesday by Jefferson District Judge Katie King.

CPAC: 8 things to watch  —  The so-called silent primary is underway.  As thousands of conservative activists descend Thursday on National Harbor in the Washington suburbs, the field of prospective 2016 GOP candidates will reach a key milepost.  —  At the annual Conservative Political Action Conference …

Jeb Bush, 2016's Gay-Friendly Republican  —  Shortly after the 2012 election ended, David Kochel, the top-flight Iowa Republican strategist who had run Mitt Romney's campaign in the state, decided to stop keeping his opinion of marriage equality to himself.  He had spent years helping …

Latest Trends in Religious Restrictions and Hostilities  —  Overall Decline in Social Hostilities in 2013, Though Harassment of Jews Worldwide Reached a Seven-Year High  —  Worldwide, social hostilities involving religion declined somewhat in 2013 after reaching a six-year peak the previous year …

Jeb Bush's Sense and Sensibility  —  Joe Klein is TIME's political columnist and author of six books, most recently Politics Lost.  His weekly TIME column, “In the Arena,” covers national and international affairs.  —  The candidate's grown-up tone is a breath of fresh air amid so many strident conservative voices

Adieu, Chris Christie, Adieu  —  Chris Christie is political toast.  —  Cause of his charred presidential prospects: an unreformed state pension system.  I know that's disappointing.  Not nearly as exciting as the political near-death experiences that went before.

The New Hampshire primary to come, if current journalism is a clue  —  A CROWD is huddled inside the Lawrence Barn Community Center in Hollis.  Men wear flannel shirts and work coats to keep off the creeping November chill.  Women in fleece pullovers or parkas dislodged from the closet …

Jill Abramson signs $1m book deal - but won't settle scores with New York Times  —  Simon & Schuster wins bidding war for book by former executive editor that will focus on news media remaining relevant in the digital age  —  Jill Abramson, the former New York Times executive editor …

FOR DEATH BY ISIS YOU HAVE TO GO OUT, BUT ILLEGALS DELIVER!  —  Ann Coulter: Border crossers are murdering more Americans than Islamists ever will  —  Ann Coulter, well-known for her TV appearances as a political analyst, is an attorney and author.  Her latest book is “Demonic.”  —  Receive author alerts

The resurrection of Eric Cantor  —  Eight months ago, he was forced out of office for being too D.C. Now he's back.  —  Cantor is lending his name to events for 2016 candidates, reconnecting with his strong donor network.  Getty  —  Eight months ago, Eric Cantor was forced …