Kaitlin Funaro

Breaking News writer in Los Angeles

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Kaitlin Funaro is a GlobalPost breaking news writer.

Millions at risk as severe storm, tornado tears through Midwest (VIDEO)

A severe storm bore down on the Midwest on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, wind and tornadoes that threaten 53 million people in their path.

Millions at risk as severe storm, tornado tears through Midwest (VIDEO)

Super Typhoon Haiyan devastates Philippines

Super Typhoon Haiyan devastates Philippines

US Marines head to Philippines to help typhoon search and rescue (VIDEO)

US Marines head to Philippines to help typhoon search and rescue (VIDEO)

Typhoon Haiyan crashes into the Philippines, at least 3 dead (VIDEO)

Typhoon Haiyan crashes into the Philippines, at least 3 dead (VIDEO)

FDA moves to ban trans fats from all foods

FDA moves to ban trans fats from all foods

FBI: LAX gunman shot TSA agent, returned to shoot him again

Police say the suspect in Friday's shooting at Los Angeles International Airport shot a TSA agent then saw he was moving and returned to shoot him again.

FBI: LAX gunman shot TSA agent, returned to shoot him again

NYC marathon kicks off under tight security

The annual marathon is back after being canceled last year in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

NYC marathon kicks off under tight security

Six people die as tourist boat sinks off Thai resort

At least six people, including two Russians and a Chinese tourist, are dead after a ferry sank near the tourist resort of Pattaya.

Six people die as tourist boat sinks off Thai resort

Kathleen Sebelius apologizes for "miserably frustrating" Obamacare website glitches

The Cabinet secretary responsible for overseeing the roll out of the national Affordable Care Act website apologized for the glitches and delays.

Kathleen Sebelius apologizes for "miserably frustrating" Obamacare website glitches

California city sues Sriracha hot sauce maker over spicy fumes

Huy Fong Foods is being sued by the city of Irwindale over claims that the hot sauce factory is pumping chili-laced air into the neighborhood.

California city sues Sriracha hot sauce maker over spicy fumes

Parents of boy suspected of Nevada school shooting may face charges

The parents of a 12-year-old by suspected of a shooting at Sparks Middle School may face charges if the gun used came from home.

Parents of boy suspected of Nevada school shooting may face charges

Boy, 14, charged with murder in death of Massachusetts math teacher (VIDEO)

The body of 24-year-old Colleen Ritzer was found in the woods near Danvers High School just after midnight.

Boy, 14, charged with murder in death of Massachusetts math teacher (VIDEO)

Hundreds of pets dead from tainted jerky made in China, FDA says

The FDA is calling on pet owners and veterinarians to report if their pet got sick from eating jerky treats.

Hundreds of pets dead from tainted jerky made in China, FDA says

High school student beat out the experts to discover a baby dinosaur

Kevin Terris, 17, spotted the youngest fossil ever found of a boneheaded dinosaur after two professional paleontologists walked right past it.

High school student beat out the experts to discover a baby dinosaur

Milan court bans Silvio Berlusconi from office for two years

If approved, the former prime minister will be banned from holding office in Italy for two years after his conviction for tax fraud.

Milan court bans Silvio Berlusconi from office for two years