W hat Christopher Jeburk feared most came true Thursday. He will spend the rest of his life behind bars, a federal judge ruled. The 20-year-old's crimes deserved even more than what the federal sentencing guidelines demanded, U.S. District Judge Dudley H. Bowen Jr. ruled.

Jet fleeing Bertha crashes into house Web-posted July 11, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - An Air Force F-16 fighter plane being flown from South Carolina because of Hurricane Bertha crashed into a house Thursday, setting the home on fire and sending pieces of the jet flying through a neighborhood. One child was missing and at least two adults were injured, authorities said.

Bertha refugees land in Augusta Web-posted July 11, 1996 at 10:30 p.m. Hundreds who fled the Southeastern coast Wednesday because of threats of Hurricane Bertha flooded the Augusta area Thursday looking for things to do.

Olympic torch burns local bucks Web-posted July 11, 1996 at 11:30 p.m. The torch is the most revered symbol of the Olympic Games, but for many American towns, the eternal flame is a symbol of blazing bucks. The 15,000-mile torch run through 43 states is a multimillion dollar endeavor, partially funded by corporate sponsors and the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. But a large share of the cost falls to local governments and tourism agencies.

Torch to ignite festival Web-posted July 11 at 7:20 p.m.   Olympic history in the making meets Civil War history Sunday at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater. As the Olympic Torch arrives at the amphitheater for a quick ceremony, storyteller John Zwemer - clad in authentic Civil War clothing - will have just finished a patriotic monologue.

Racers to set the Savannah on fire Web-posted July 11, 1996 at 7 p.m. Body-shaking monster engines, blistering speed and sultry summer weather are the keys to a great drag boat race for Augustan Nick Shaw. Boaters compete for more than $100,000 in prizes at the 11th annual Augusta Southern Nationals. photo: Ron Cockerille/Staff The racing fan will be at the Augusta Southern National drag boat races on the Savannah River, which begin today and continue through Sunday at the Augusta Riverfront Marina, 1 Fifth St.

Augusta working to benefit from Games Web-posted July 11 at 7 p.m.   Don't tell the CVB that Augusta won't benefit from the Olympics. Staff members won't hear it. TheAugusta-Richmond County Convention and Visitors Bureau has been promoting Augusta as a place to come before, during and after the Olympics

Braves edged by Florida Web-posted July 10, 1996 at 11:45 p.m. ATLANTA - So much for kicking off the second half on the right foot. Apparently three days off did nothing to cure the Atlanta Braves ills.

GreenJackets bitten by Gnats arms Web-posted July 11, 1996 at 11:45 p.m. As far as the Augusta GreenJackets are concerned, tonight's opponent can throw any starter they want, so long as that it's not his first start. For the second straight night, the Jackets were held scoreless Thursday.

Computer gadgets almost read minds Web-posted July 11, 1996 at 11:30 p.m. Electronic gamers will soon have the option of communicating with their desktop computer by body language and mind reading.