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2 children killed in fire at apartment complex in Overland Park :: WRAL.com

By Daniel Barnett OVERLAND PARK, KS — Authorities are searching for what caused a fire at an apartment complex that took the life of two young children early Tuesday morning . Fire crews were called at about 2:30 a.m. to the Colonial Gardens Apartments , located in the 8800 block of Broadmoor Court. While on the way to the scene, units received reports of victims trapped in the complex and immediately called for a second alarm. Firefighters say a family was on the bottom floor of the apartment complex when the fire started. They say an infant and a seven-year-old were able to make it out but a three-year-old and a five-year-old were killed in the flames. The mother of the children was taken to an area hospital with minor burns. The children's father was seen walking around the area, distraught over the loss of his children. Two men were also badly burned and had to jump from a second story unit to escape the flames. They were taken to an area hospital to treat their burns and the...

How Meghan Markle's ancestor escaped shackles of slavery

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British Royal Family " class="blkBorder img-share" /> Meghan Markle could become the next woman to marry into the British Royal Family As speculation grows about a Royal engagement , our exclusive series looks at Meghan Markle's life.  Yesterday, we revealed the truth about her affair with a celebrity chef and rise up the social ladder.  Today, in the concluding part, we examine her intriguing family history — and why Meghan seems the perfect princess-in-waiting.  Ava Burrows, a charming retired teacher who lives in a remote desert town in California, is highly amused at the idea that her step-granddaughter might one day marry into the British Royal Family . 'Meggie marrying a prince? Who'd have thunk!' she laughs, slapping her thigh. 'I'm kind of expecting a visit from the men in black suits [the FBI] to check us out. 'I guess it's like your Downtown Abbey — and we're the folks downstairs.' The perfect analogy, perhaps. Mr...