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The Weekly Special

Thursday, September 9 at 8pm

The earth's largest snake on record (above) is on display as part of a special exhibit at IU Bloomington's Geology Building; Did you know there's an adult President's Challenge fitness test, too? We discuss the program's mission and offer tips on meeting your fitness goals; Singer/songwriter Natalie Coffin performs; A look at how area seniors compete for fun and fitness at the 2010 Senior Games; We take you to Bradford Woods, host of one of several specialized Orientation Programs for incoming students of Indiana University.

PBS NewsHour

Weeknights at 7pm

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Masterpiece Mystery! Inspector Lewis: Dark Matter

Sunday, September 12 at 9pm

Dark Matter_Body.jpgWhen the Master of Gresham College, an amateur astronomer, is found dead at the foot of the University Observatory stairs, Lewis (Kevin Whately) and Hathaway (Laurence Fox) find that the finger of suspicion points at the staff.

The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That!

Weekdays at 7am

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