Delaware is placing a three-year time limit on rent subsidies. The experiment is part of a larger federal demonstration program to help long-time public housing residents become financially independent.

The competition is tough. Good school superintendents are hard to find.

The Chicago city council has OK'd a deal that will bring fast wireless Internet service to the city by this summer.

Some people buy an extended warranty for a car. New Mexico bought one for a highway.

Cities are trying to gain some control over the fiber-optic cable- laying frenzy.