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Assad admitted that Syria is in a "real situation of war."
Contributions from American individuals, corporations and foundations rose 4.0 percent to $298.4 billion last year
U.S. President Barack Obama greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Time Inc. says print subscribers will be able to access new digital editions at no additional cost
US President Barack Obama greets people upon his arrival at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois
Sales of previously occupied homes rose 3.4 percent to an annual rate of 4.62 million
Police arrest a protester during a demonstration near the NATO summit in Chicago, Illinois
NATO leaders have mapped a path out of the unpopular war in Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attend a meeting at the NATO summit
Hundreds of protesters demonstrate on the second day of the NATO summit in Chicago, Illinois
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attend a meeting at the NATO summit
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attend a meeting at the NATO summit
US President Barack Obama (C) arrives at the NATO summit sitting next to General John Allen (R)
Police move in during an anti-NATO protest in Chicago, Illinois
US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron share a laugh during the NATO summit
US President Barack Obama
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attend a meeting at the NATO summit
Police move in during an anti-NATO protest in Chicago, Illinois
Leaders of the 28 NATO nations are set to endorse a withdrawal strategy from Afghanistan
Leaders of the 28 NATO nations are set to endorse a withdrawal strategy from Afghanistan
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US organ transplant patient dies of rabies

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 10:59 EDT
A person in the northeastern state of Maryland who recently died of rabies was found to have contracted the illness from an organ transplant done over a year ago, US health officials said Friday.
 

Colorado latest US state to approve gay unions

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 12, 2013 16:31 EDT
Lawmakers in Colorado on Tuesday approved a bill to allow same-sex civil unions, the latest US state to back legalized gay marriages or partnerships.
 

Late winter storm shuts down US government

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 06, 2013 19:41 EST
A late winter storm blanketed the eastern United States with snow Wednesday, shutting down the federal government and causing aviation officials to cancel more than 1,000 flights.
 

Maryland moves to abolish death penalty

by Romain Jeanticou  AFP American Edition
Mar 06, 2013 17:27 EST
Maryland, which has not executed any one since 2005, is set to abolish the death penalty for good within days, becoming the 18th US state to do so.
 

Late winter snowstorm shutters US government

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 06, 2013 15:53 EST
A late winter storm blanketed the eastern United States with snow Wednesday, shutting down the federal government and causing aviation officials to cancel as many as 1,000 flights.
 

Massive winter storm grounds 2,600 US flights

by Mira Oberman  AFP American Edition
Mar 06, 2013 07:46 EST
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States grounded 2,600 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways and highways impassible.
 

Massive winter storm grounds 2,600 US flights

by Mira Oberman  AFP Global Edition
Mar 05, 2013 21:47 EST
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States grounded 2,600 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways and highways impassible.
 

US suggests Keystone pipeline won't harm environment

by Jo Biddle  AFP American Edition
Mar 01, 2013 22:26 EST
The US State Department suggested that a $5.3 billion Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline would have no major impact on the environment, but stopped short of recommending it be approved.
 

Growing calls for US high court to back gay unions

by Chantal Valery  AFP American Edition
Mar 01, 2013 15:08 EST
An unlikely coalition grouping the Obama administration, major corporations, Republican lawmakers and Clint Eastwood has found common cause in urging the US Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage.
 

White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief

by Chantal Valery  AFP Global Edition
Mar 01, 2013 00:34 EST
US President Barack Obama's administration threw its weight behind gay marriage on Thursday, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on same-sex unions.
 

White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief

by Chantal Valery  AFP Global Edition
Feb 28, 2013 20:46 EST
US President Barack Obama's administration threw its weight behind gay marriage, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on same-sex unions.
 

'Life of Pi' earns Ang Lee second directing Oscar

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 25, 2013 06:34 EST
Taiwanese-born Ang Lee was the first Asian ever to win an Oscar for directing, in 2006 for gay cowboy movie "Brokeback Mountain." Seven years later he has done it again with 3D fantasy "Life of Pi."
 

Former US lawmaker Jackson Jr admits fraud

by Mira Oberman  AFP Global Edition
Feb 20, 2013 20:24 EST
Former US congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, the son of the well-known civil rights leader, pleaded guilty to stealing $750,000 in campaign donations to fund a lavish lifestyle.
 

Ex-lawmaker Jesse Jackson Jr charged with fraud

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 15, 2013 20:14 EST
US prosecutors filed fraud and conspiracy charges against former US congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, who stands accused of diverting $750,000 of campaign funds for his personal use.
 

US lawmakers propose password privacy bill

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 16:13 EST
A group of US lawmakers on Wednesday proposed a bill that would make it illegal for employers or schools to require the disclosure of passwords for social networks such as Facebook.
 

In mice, gene therapy boosts hope for the deaf

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 04, 2013 15:16 EST
Scientists using gene therapy have partially restored hearing and balance in profoundly deaf mice, according to a study published on Monday in the journal Nature Medicine.
 

Caterpillar profit drops as it braces for slowdown

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Jan 28, 2013 13:25 EST
Caterpillar on Monday reported a 55 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit from a year ago, hit by a big charge on a Chinese acquisition after accounting fraud was found.
 

Caterpillar's China woes warn foreign investors

by Bill Savadove  AFP Global Edition
Jan 27, 2013 01:48 EST
Caterpillar's revelation it found fake accounts at a just-acquired Chinese firm which will cost it hundreds of millions of dollars is a cautionary tale for those looking to enter the hugely promising market.
 

Midcourt shot earns NBA fan $75,000

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Jan 26, 2013 01:14 EST
NBA fan Michael Drysch drained a basket from midcourt to win a $75,000 prize and an enthusiastic hug from Miami Heat superstar LeBron James.
 

AT&T buys spectrum, assets from Alltel

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 22, 2013 12:20 EST
US telecom giant AT&T said Tuesday it had agreed to acquire spectrum, retail stores and other assets from Atlantic Tele-Network's Alltel brand for $780 million.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

State of Illinois
Flag of IllinoisState seal of Illinois
FlagSeal
Nickname(s): Land of Lincoln; The Prairie State
Motto(s): State sovereignty, national union
before statehood, known as
the Illinois Territory
Map of the United States with Illinois highlighted
Official language(s)English[1]
Spoken language(s)English (80.8%)
Spanish (10.9%)
Polish (1.6%)
Other (6.7%)[2]
DemonymIllinoisan
CapitalSpringfield
Largest cityChicago
Largest metro areaChicagoland
Area Ranked 25th in the US
 - Total57,918 sq mi
(140,998 km2)
 - Width210 miles (340 km)
 - Length395 miles (629 km)
 - % water4.0/ Negligible
 - Latitude36° 58′ N to 42° 30′ N
 - Longitude87° 30′ W to 91° 31′ W
Population Ranked 5th in the US
 - Total12,901,563 (2008 est.)[3]
 - Density223.4/sq mi  (86.27/km2)
Ranked 12th in the US
 - Median income $54,124[4] (17)
Elevation 
 - Highest pointCharles Mound[5]
1,235 ft  (377 m)
 - Mean600 ft  (182 m)
 - Lowest pointMississippi River[5]
279 ft  (85 m)
Admission to Union December 3, 1818 (21st)
GovernorPat Quinn (D)
Lieutenant Governorvacant
U.S. SenatorsDick Durbin (D)
Roland Burris (D)
U.S. House delegation12 Democrats, 7 Republicans (list)
Time zoneCentral: UTC-6/-5
AbbreviationsIL, Ill., US-IL
Websitehttp://www.illinois.gov