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Alex becomes a hurricane CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Hurricane Alex gained strength early Wednesday as the storm began to take aim on the western Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center reported. The Category 1 storm, which became the first June hurricane on the ... Hurricane in Gulf means insurance sales on hold Houston Chronicle Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats The Associated Press Hurricane Alex could make land late Wednesday Reuters Los Angeles Times -MiamiHerald.com -BusinessWeek  »