On the brink of tragedy: Delta plane nearly collides with US bomber; what happened?
A Delta Air Lines plane had to abort its landing to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber in North Dakota last week, prompting an investigation by the FAA.
The US Raises Nuclear Shield: More Warheads on Missiles and B-52s Ready for Nuclear Duty
The end of the New Start Treaty leads the U.S. Air Force's Global Strike Command to prepare for increased nuclear readiness, including loading more warheads on ICBMs and restoring B-52 bombers' nuclear capabilities.