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Garner police said a child and mother were kidnapped from a home on Buck Branch Drive on Tuesday morning after masked suspects demanded $1 million from a man at gunpoint.

Amber Alert in Garner: Child, mother kidnapped by masked suspects after demanding $1 million

<p>COFFEE, WRAL, NEWS LIVE IN HARNETT COUNTY. &gt;&gt; AND THIS BREAKING NEWS JUST AFTER 02:00AM GARNER. POLICE ISSUED AN AMBER ALERT FOR A ONE YEAR-OLD GIRL AND HER MOTHER. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THAT ALERT. COME ACROSS YOUR PHONE OVERNIGHT. POLICE SAY THEY WERE ABDUCTED AT A HOME ON BUCK BRANCH DRIVE BY 3 MASKED PEOPLE WITH GUNS, WRAL'S DESTINY. PATTERSON JOINS US NOW. DESTINY. POLICE SAY THE GUNMAN WERE DEMANDING MONEY FROM THE FATHER WHEN THE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER WERE TAKEN. &gt;&gt; JEFF, YOU CAN STILL SEE THERE ARE SEVERAL UNITS HERE ON THE SCENE. GARNER POLICE TELL ME THAT THE SUSPECTS BROKE INTO THIS HOME HERE WEARING MASKS WITH GUNS AND DEMANDED A MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE FAMILY HERE. AND WHEN THEY REFUSED, THE SUSPECT TOOK 13 MONTHS OLD. CHRIS? YEAH, AND ROBOT. IT DOES. AND HER MOTHER ALONDRA MICHEL BENEATH THIS. THEY HAS SEUSS POLICE SAY THE SUSPECTS TIED DOWN THE FATHER LA USE ALEJANDRA MARTINEZ WITH TAPE AND THEN DROVE OFF IN A DARK COLORED. NISSAN ALTIMA. THE BABY IS 26 POUNDS IN 2 FEET TALL WITH BROWN HAIR AND BROWN EYES SHE'S WEARING A PINK PAJAMA SHIRT AND RED AND YELLOW STRIPED PAJAMA PANTS. THE SUSPECTS THEY'RE DESCRIBED AS 2 HISPANIC MEN AND ONE HISPANIC WOMAN. AUTHORITIES SAY THE FEMALE SUSPECT A SHORT AND STOCKY WITH CURLY BLACK HAIR. BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ARE HERE ON SCENE INVESTIGATING THIS INCIDENT AT THIS TIME. THEY HAVE NOT RELEASED A LICENSE PLATE NUMBER. SO WE ARE GOING TO KEEP A LOOKOUT ON THAT. &gt;&gt; AND OF COURSE, WE'RE ALSO WONDERING WHY THE SUSPECTS TARGETED THIS FAMILY. THAT'S</p>

Amber Alert in Garner - kidnapping

Amber Alert: 1-year-old girl, mother taken from Garner home

'Somebody is going to get killed': College parties in Durham County field prompt neighbors' concerns

Neighbors in northern Durham County are concerned about large, disruptive weekend parties hosted for Duke students at a 30-acre field, citing noise, underage drinking, trespassing and safety hazards on the rural roads.

NC lawmakers set to discuss changes to child car seat law

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Dress in layers! Tuesday temperatures rise ahead of summer-like heat, storm chances

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StarBar employee arrested after April shooting

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North Carolina lawmakers seek to regulate AI deepfake videos

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 Firing squads in NC? Lawmakers to consider new options for death penalty

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A town hall meeting on Monday aims to address the community's concerns, following the abrupt resignations of both the town manager and assistant town manager within days of each other.


Zebulon Town Hall meeting to address leadership crisis after town officials resign

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The Hurricanes look to finish off the Devils Tuesday night in Raleigh.  

Hurricanes look to close out Devils series at home amid goaltender uncertainty

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In response to gun violence marked by three shootings in just six hours, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin is advocating for a 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors and considering declaring a state of emergency.

Fayetteville mayor calls for 9 p.m. citywide curfew for unattended minors due to recent gun violence

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A legislative committee on Tuesday is scheduled to discuss a bill that would allow more North Carolinians to build at least one accessory dwelling unit on their property, provided it's allowed under their neighborhood's private covenants.

Backyard homes couldn't be blocked by North Carolina cities if lawmakers get their way 

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Jury selection begins Monday in the murder trial for Christopher McCullough, who is accused of beating his mother to death in front of his 2-year-old.


Jury selection begins in murder trial for Raleigh man accused of beating mother

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A bill with sweeping new data privacy rules would also require social media users in North Carolina to tie their accounts to their driver's license or other forms of identification.

Companies selling your personal data should face more privacy obstacles, NC lawmakers say

Experts recommend: No social media before 8th grade

Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of UNC head football coach Bill Belichick, interrupted an interview that aired on "CBS News Sunday Morning."

Bill Belichick's girlfriend shuts down question during interview promoting UNC coach's new book

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A 10-foot-long alligator was discovered in a Southport backyard, sparking interest and concern among residents. Wildlife experts weigh in on why these sightings are becoming more frequent and share safety tips for those encountering gators in urban areas.


10-foot-long alligator removed from Brunswick County backyard

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) â Amazonâs first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks.

Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks

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Dozens of bills are racing through the legislature in a flurry of action ahead of the deadline by which bills must pass at least one chamber to remain alive for the rest of the session.

NC lawmakers set the stage for votes on immigration, cryptocurrency, car seats, concealed carry

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(CNN) -- As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises, according to a new meta-analysis of research involving more than 240,000 people.

Every bite of ultraprocessed food will increase your chance of an early death, major new study says

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From festivals to live music, this May is going to be busy!


140+ events to check out in NC this May

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Imagine getting a call from a loved one terrified, desperate, begging for help. But what if that voice wasn't real?


5 On Your Side: Avoid deepfake scams

These wave clouds will form due to differing wind speeds within the cloud layer.

Rare, Kelvin-Helmholtz wave clouds spotted in central North Carolina

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.


Foodie News: Pizza, tacos and festivals

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Venus and Saturn will be just above the Moon before sunrise Friday, but won't match the perfect smiling face look in social media claims.

The moon won't quite be smiling: Here's how reality compares to the social meme

Apr 25, 2025 "lunar smile" reality vs fiction

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A final decision is expected on whether to keep fluoride in drinking water in Harnett County on Tuesday. The choice also impacts those in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

Harnett County leaders voting on keeping fluoride in water

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Fayetteville mayor calls for curfew after recent violence

SPCA of Wake County temporarily closes due to Parvo outbreak

Jury selection underway for Raleigh man accused of killing his mother 

NC House lawmakers considering bill to update child care safety seat rules

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Search underway for missing Wake County 17-year-old

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Two women stabbed in Knightdale neighborhood, man charged with child assault

Eight suspects charged with $40,000 worth of fraud involving elderly victim

Guns seized from car with seven teens in Northampton County

Johnston County DA announces retirement

Local civil rights leaders arrested after protesting in D.C.

Nation/World

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 27 Palestinians

5-year-old girl and her parents among the dead in a car attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver

Weekend best bets: Ham and Yam, Marbles food fest and more

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Two days of food, fun and play: The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles

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Out & About

Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

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Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

Explainer: Why is the bond market so important for the economy?

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A lengthy legal battle in North Carolina could show how to flip an election

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Chemours and PAC donations to Republican lawmakers raise concerns in PFAS-hit communities

National Democrats to boost investment in NC organizing ahead of 2026 midterms

US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations

Republican NC lawmakers violated constitution in effort to strip election powers from Democratic governor, court rules

ICE reverses termination of student immigration status

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Saint Augustine's University chair asks SBI to investigate mishandling of COVID relief funds

St. Andrews University in Laurinburg to close after spring semester

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Shaw University responds to allegations on women's basketball team

19 charged in Durham street takeover, police need help identifying others involved

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'We are going to charge you': Durham police crack down on car meetups with guns, drugs and stunts

'Please take care of us:' Federal cuts close PCB evaluation at NC State building

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers

Tackling tariffs: What some companies are saying, and doing, about tariffs

Duke snags commitment from top transfer Cedric Coward

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Welter: Like famous draft fallers before him, Shedeur Sanders will have a chance to prove if he was taken too late or right on time

Panthers sign former Clemson, Raiders wideout Hunter Renfrow

Duke's Khaman Maluach declares for the NBA Draft

No. 3 Durham Academy uses big third quarter to bury No. 25 Cannon School

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the types of skills workers will need to have in the near future.

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Durham police have announced charges against 19 people connected to a February car club meetup in downtown where participants were seen performing dangerous stunts, including setting a fire in the street.

Durham police charge 19 people for street take over, seek help identifying others

Durham police have asked for the public's help identifying some of the people believed to be involved in what they're calling a street takeover in February. Photos courtesy of the Durham Police Department.

Durham police ask for help identifying people from February street takeover

Despite the halted federal investigation, affected people and leaders like Gov. Josh Stein are expressing their intent to seek alternative avenues for investigation.

225 people with cancer and no investigation: A look at where things stand with NC State's Poe Hall

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President Donald Trump said he wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and said tariffs can help make that happen.

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A February car meetup in downtown Durham involved participants performing dangerous stunts with fire and passengers hanging out of moving vehicles.

Durham police cracking down on dangerous car meetups

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4 people dead, 3 others injured in Rockingham County crash, troopers say

Raw video shows Durham car meetup with guns, drugs, fire and stunts

Increase in calls for vape store, CBD regulation as middle schoolers show up for class impaired

Effort to regulate vape shops gains steam after students get high

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Ex-Disney worker who hacked menus gets 3 years in prison

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Wake schools unveils new gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools'

New gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools' kicks off

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