New York, NY -- Miss Liberty is finally opening her arms to visitors again. The famed landmark has been closed since September 11, 2001, but will open to visitors starting today (Aug. 3).

NEW YORK -- Talk show host Dennis Miller is game to explain why he's supporting George W. Bush -- he's a checkers guy. The CNBC talk show host explains it like this to "Marie Claire:" "Occasionally, a punk like Saddam Hussein comes along and Bush realizes you have to jump him. That's what I like about Bush. I'm a checkers guy too."

NEW YORK -- If the Bush twins want to earn a bushel of money, they should go into modeling. A New York agency specializing in promotional modeling is offering Barbara and Jenna Bush a contract potentially worth millions. Dave D'Orazio says the Bush twins "...have the same mystique as the Kennedys" and sees them advertising jewelry and high-end blue jeans. No word on if the twins have accepted the offer.

HOLLYWOOD -- From Tina Turner to the CIA: Angela Bassett will join the cast of "Alias "in a role as the director of the U.S. spy agency, reports "TV Guide."

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