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U.S. oil prices rise as Gulf oil rigs evacuated ahead of hurricane

U.S. oil prices rose on Tuesday, breaking past $70 per barrel, after two Gulf of Mexico oil platforms were evacuated in preparation for a hurricane.  U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $70.05 per barrel at 0353 GMT,…