The U.S. Geological Survey estimates more than 90 billion barrels of oil and nearly 1, 700 trillion cubic feet of natural gas may be recoverable by drilling in the North Slope area.

CNN: Alaska drilling rig towed to harbor off Kodiak Island

Today two other wine-producing areas received their own appellations: the Wahluke Slope viticultural area in Grant County, Washington, and the Texoma viticultural area in north central Texas.

NPR: Ramona Valley: New American Viticultural Area

Meanwhile, a dog walker in Saltburn, Cleveland, was rescued by a police helicopter after falling down a steep snow-covered slope in a densely-wooded area.

BBC: Fresh snow brings school closures

Coming in March is a 53, 000-square-foot Whole Foods on Union Square, with a second-floor eating area overlooking the park, followed by a new store in Tribeca, another in Park Slope, Brooklyn and a third outlet on Long Island.

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