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You may or may not have heard of "Manhattan," a new show from WGN America, the same network that premiered "Salem" earlier this year.

The cable channel's second original drama series, "Manhattan" -- as in "Manhattan Project" -- debuts Sunday , recalling the World War II-era development of atomic weapons through the stories of the scientists and spouses brought together in Los Alamos, N.M. Not everyone knew everything about the mission, and some far less than others, so ... (more)

"MANHATTAN": This gripping and provocative new drama series is set in Los Alamos, N.M., against the backdrop of the clandestine mission to build the world's first atomic bomb.

Olivia Williams , John Benjamin Hickey and Alexia Fast play a family on the cusp of history in WGN America's newest drama.

"Real Time with Bill Maher": Economist Richard D. Wolff is Maher's guest for the early interview segment, and astrophysicist and "Cosmos" host Neil deGrasse Tyson is the mid-show interview guest.

DON'T MISS: "Manhattan" -- This gripping and provocative new drama series is set in Los Alamos, New Mexico, against the backdrop of the clandestine mission to build the world's first atomic bomb.

American physicist Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project, a research venture credited with developing the world's first nuclear weapons during World War II.

Writer-producer Sam Shaw was grappling with how to craft a TV drama about the war on terror and the price it exacts from those who keep its secrets.

This photo released by WGN America shows, Rachel Brosnahan, center, as Abby Isaacs, in a scene from the TV series, "Manhattan."

The show debuts 9 p.m. . This photo released by WGN America shows, Rachel Brosnahan, center, as Abby Isaacs, in a scene from the TV series, "Manhattan."

Filled with wooden buildings, old cars and conservative clothing, it's 1943 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Manhattan, Masters of Sex and several upcoming shows are finding drama in subjects other than scowling tough guys stabbing people.

Today A chapter of The Compassionate Friends will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the northeast side of the new YMCA Annex, Central Park Square, suite 140.

"Manhattan" is a new television series that premieres this Sunday on our sister station, WGN America, and it's been a long time coming.

Olivia Williams as Liza Winter and John Benjamin Hickey as Frank Winter in WGN's "Manhattan" period piece, about the men and women involved in the 1940s top-secret Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, N.M. The show premieres July 27. A beautifully executed 1940s period drama about the men and women involved in the top-secret Manhattan Project is at ... (more)

Downtown Dogs. A weekly walking group for dogs and humans. The walk starts from Pet Pangaea at 6 p.m. on Thursday nights for a stroll around downtown Los Alamos.

Olivia Williams as Liza Winter and John Benjamin Hickey as Frank Winter in WGN America's "Manhattan,"' premiering SUNDAY, JULY 27 A beautifully executed 1940s period drama about the men and women involved in the top-secret Manhattan Project is at once transporting and provocative.

The university gains a new source of revenue and additional students on campus. A private company gets to build in an academic setting and give its students access to the university library, football games and other college activities.

Today Tuesdays at the Pond Series. Musical performance by Wise Fool. 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond.

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