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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. Around 7:45 a.m., officers said they were found safe.

Child, mother found safe after overnight kidnapping from Garner home where suspects demanded $1M

<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>

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Tuesday temperatures rise ahead of summer-like heat, storm chances

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State law covering child safety seats in cars could be about to change. A bill expected to go before the state House this week would update the rules for which children need to ride in a safety or booster seat, and where in a vehicle they can ride. 

NC lawmakers set to discuss changes to child car seat law

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A StarBar employee has been arrested following an April 13 shooting incident where the van of a performer and three other vehicles were damaged outside the Raleigh nightclub. Additional warrants have been issued for two more individuals linked to the incident. 

StarBar employee arrested after April shooting

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North Carolina lawmakers will consider a host of bills that could reshape public school education, impacting how many children are in classes, how teachers are educated and when the school year begins.

NC House to debate class sizes, school calendars, teacher licensure, guns in schools

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The House Committee on Regulatory Reform on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to House Bill 934, which would make it a crime to distribute audio or video of someone "acting in a manner that the person did not actually speak or act." 

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A legislative committee on Tuesday is scheduled to debate a bill that would allow people sentenced to death in North Carolina to choose between three options for their execution: lethal injection, electrocution, or firing squad.

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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 gave preliminary approval to 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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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.

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Frequent fronts and associated pressure differences drive gusty winds this time of year

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


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


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The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Festival at Marbles kicks off this weekend and WRAL is a proud media partner.


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

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

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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.

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