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the weather outside is still frightful and in places still potentially deadly. pamela brown here in for anderson. it's hard to imagine that some parts of western new york could see another foot or more of snow on top of the nearly four feet you see in these pictures on your screen. winter storm warnings there and elsewhere still in effect. buffalo's airport still closed. the entire eastern part of the country still in a deep freeze. almost 4,000 flights canceled today and nearly 2600 tomorrow. nationwide, at least 49 people have lost their lives in this massive storm. 27 and the buff...

Despite setbacks in Ukraine, Russia's military showcases formidable assets like the Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber. In February, amidst ongoing conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted this prowess by flying in a modernized Tu-160, signaling a robust defense industry.

The U.S. Air Force's B-1B Lancer and the Soviet Union's Tu-160 Blackjack are among the largest and fastest bombers, showcasing a deceptive similarity at first glance.

Russia's Cold War-era Tupolev Tu-160 "White Swan" (NATO reporting name "Blackjack") remains the largest and heaviest Mach 2 aircraft ever to take to the skies.

Today marks a momentous occasion in Russia, as the nation celebrates the 109th anniversary of its Long-Range Aviation. Often referred to as "The Switchers," these long-range aircraft play a crucial role as part of the nuclear triad, forming the air component of Russia's Strategic Nuclear Forces.