BEATRICE DUPUY

Newsgathering producer

Dupuy is a newsgathering producer based in New York for The Associated Press. She specializes in breaking news reporting and verifying video.

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Tuesday

The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show bath in Butte, Montana.

United flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one of its wings

United Airlines says a flight heading from San Francisco to Boston had to be diverted after the plane suffered damage to one of its wings.

3 killed as a small plane crashes into a Florida mobile home

Authorities say a pilot and two people on the ground died when a small plane crashed into a Florida mobile home park.

Harrowing helicopter rescue saves woman trapped for hours atop overturned pickup in swollen creek

A woman survived nearly 15 hours atop her overturned pickup truck in a surging creek in Northern California before being rescued by a helicopter.

Passengers lodge in military barracks after Amsterdam to Detroit flight is forced to land in Canada

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit spent the night in a military barracks in eastern Canada after the plane was forced to land because of a mechanical issue.

Navy plane overshoots runway and ends up in ocean, but all 9 aboard escape unharmed

A Hawaii official says all nine people aboard a U.S. Navy plane that overshot a runway have escaped injury. A U.S.

Residents sheltered in place for hours after chemical plant explosion in rural Texas injured worker

A fire at a chemical plant in rural Texas had sent a massive plume of black smoke into the sky. The fire was ignited Wednesday morning but was contained by the afternoon.

‘Donyale Luna: Supermodel’ shines a light on the first Black model to grace cover of Vogue

“Donyale Luna: Supermodel,” a documentary streaming on Max, offers insight into how the first Black model to grace the covers of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue went largely unknown for years after her death.

Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week show

Law Roach collaborated with luxury Indian husband and wife designers Falguni Shane Peacock as creative director for their “2.0” collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week Monday.

Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97

Luxury fashion house Dior has confirmed that longtime former artistic director Marc Bohan has died at 97.

After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re OK

Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.

A family, a beloved sister, 2 senior housing residents. These are some of the lives lost in Maui

Wildfires devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii last week, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation, decimating a historic town.

Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years

Authorities in Hawaii say a fire that swept through a picturesque town in Maui this week has killed at least 89 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire of the past century.

Water is refreshing in the heat, right? In parts of Florida this past week, not so much

When the ocean gets really hot, it’s less refreshing. Earlier this week, sea surface temperatures rose above 100 degrees Fahrenheit at a spot off Florida’s southern tip.

Hostage freed after hourslong standoff at Las Vegas Strip resort room, police say

Police say a man was arrested and a woman described as his hostage was released unharmed after an hourslong standoff in a room at the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Father of the bride and teen who tried to save friend among 5 killed in Philadelphia shooting

These are the stories of those killed in the all-too-familiar thrum of another mass shooting.

From human ashes to cellphones, what’s going on with concert fans lately?

From human ashes to cell phones, fans are taking their adoration for their favorite artists to dangerous new heights.

Hail hurts dozens of concertgoers, scraps Louis Tomlinson show at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver

A brief but fierce storm pummeled concertgoers at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver with golf ball-sized hail, injuring dozens and forcing the cancellation of the show’s headliner, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson.

Destruction in Texas Panhandle: Storm blamed for 3 deaths wrecked mobile homes and main street

Residents of the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton are digging out of the rubble after a deadly tornado struck the town, shredding mobile homes and ripping apart brick buildings along main street.

Social media and duct tape are helping people make DIY air purifiers that filter out wildfire smoke

West Coast social media users are sharing their DIY tips for building an air purifier at home as smoke from Canada wildfires are cloaking much of the East Coast.

Surfing gator seen relaxing at Alabama beach amid the waves

There are plenty of alligators in Alabama. But how many enjoy a day at the beach? One such unlikely critter was spotted riding the waves recently on Dauphin Island, bobbing calmly near the human beachgoers.

‘Freaky-looking’ fanged fishes found on Oregon beaches

Several scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes known as lancetfish have washed up along a roughly 200-mile stretch of Oregon coastline, and it’s unclear why.

Bear gives West Virginia principal a roaring wake-up call

A black bear gave a West Virginia principal quite the roaring wake-up call when it emerged from a dumpster outside an elementary school.

Leaning on faith, Louisville mourns victims of mass shooting

Many in Louisville turned to their faith for impromptu church services hours after a gunman killed five of his co-workers at Old National Bank downtown and wounded eight others.It was the day after Easter, and many went to cry and light candles.

Missouri man makes harrowing rescue in flash flood

One Missouri man’s Friday morning took an unexpected turn when he rescued a woman from flash floods engulfing her SUV.

‘Cocaine cat’ escaped owner, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

The Cincinnati Zoo has taken in an African serval cat after the animal was recovered from a wild adventure.

Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe

Houston podcaster Nathan Reeves caught video of the startling moment that an SUV crashed into the cafe where he was recording.

Michael Kors channels ‘70s New York chic for latest line

Michael Kors honored the original influencers in his life Wednesday with his fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection.

Naeem Khan marks two decades of sparkle and glitz at NYFW

Naeem Khan celebrated 20 years in fashion Tuesday with a collection of almost 50 looks, with each look more intricate and refined than the last one.

LaQuan Smith brings showstopping Hollywood glamour to NYFW

LaQuan Smith delivered a collection of stunning sophisticated tailored looks at his ready-to-wear New York Fashion Week show.