IBT Staff Reporter

The International Monetary Fund has been hit by a cyber attack on its computer systems, an IMF spokesman said on Saturday, highlighting a growing rash of network break-ins at high-profile institutions.

Alaska released a massive trove of e-mail messages from Sarah Palin's days as governor on Friday shedding light on the 2008 Presidential campaign before she was picked as Sen. John McCain's running mate.

Animal Kingdom had trouble out of the gate, and longshot Ruler on Ice, a known mudder, won the 143rd Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, N.Y.

Scientist found a way to clone cows that can produce human-like milk, announced an Argentina's National Institute of Abrobusiness Technology on Thursday.

The International Monetary Fund is investigating a cyberattack that it recently discovered and has put in place additional security measures, an IMF spokesman said on Saturday.

Another mayoral hopeful is making waves on Twitter but this time it's to declare his candidacy.

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer said Saturday he would run for the top job at the International Monetary Fund, presenting a potential serious challenge to front-runner Christine Lagarde.

Firefighters had contained 5 percent of Arizona's massive Wallow fire and established containment lines on its northeast side, authorities said Saturday.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo has been called a choke artist by his critics because he has performed lower than normal in a handful of big games, going all the way back to his pre-Canuck years. But given the way he shut down the Bruins last night when he absolutely had to, maybe he needs maximum pressure to bring out his best.

Word from top Democratic officials that Congressman Anthony Weiner would seek treatment is new but the revelation he intends to take a leave of absence is not.

Saudi Arabia will seek a greater role in the International Monetary Fund , its finance minister said on Saturday after meeting with France's Christine Lagarde on her campaign to head the Washington-based lender.

Congressman Anthony Weiner, the scandal plagued lawmaker who admitted to conducting several extramarital conversations with at least six women over 3 years told top Democratic officials he will seek treatment.

Colleague and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi added to pressure on Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-NY to resign, calling on him to step down from office and seek help after following reports on Friday that police had investigated Weiner's direct message contacts on online to a 17-year old girl.

Apple, Inc. has been recalling its iPad 2 which was designed to connect to Verizon's network due to connectivity problems.

Congressman Anthony Weiner, the scandal plagued lawmaker who admitted to conducting several lewd and inappropriate extramarital conversations with at least six women over 3 years told top Democratic officials he will seek treatment and leave of absence from House.

Just hours after Congressman Anthony Weiner left his home to take hour his dirty laundry, two of the top Democrats in the country simultaneously signaled they wanted to do the same with theirs.

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer said on Saturday he had decided to stand as head of the International Monetary Fund, presenting a potential serious challenge to front-runner Christine Lagarde.

Formaldehyde - a colorless, flammable and strong-smelling chemical used in consumer products and in medical labs - is now being listed as a 'known human carcinogen' in a new federal government report.

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer said on Saturday his candidacy for the head of the IMF has been submitted.

The track condition at Belmont Park, where the Belmont Stakes will be run today at 6:35 p.m., is officially rated at good, but the track is wet and will likely remain so with heavy clouds over the New York metropolitan area.

Three members suspected to be a part of the Anonymous hacking group were arrested in Almeira, Barcelona and Valencia in Spain on Friday morning, according to a report.

Rep. Anthony Weiner contacted a 17-year-old girl through a direct-message on Twitter on April 13, sources told Fox News.

A Connecticut woman whose face was hurt by a chimpanzee has received surgery for a full face transplant. The surgery, which took place in May, lasted 20 hours and took place at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

French Finance Minister and IMF candidate Christine Lagarde said on Saturday tackling sovereign debt troubles would be a priority of the International Monetary Fund if she led the Washington-based rescue lender.

From Lucille Ball to Jaleel Ahmad White, aka Steve Urkel, to 'The Fresh Prince', here is a compilation of 10 pre-millennium hit TV songs that should either strike a nostalgic chord or even help reminisce those memorable moments of real life drama captured during the period the show aired.

Horses other than Animal Kingdom are starting to get more play from New York bettors as post time for the Belmont Stakes comes closer.

Nearly everyone followed the script last night as Mark Teixeira crowded the plate, the Indians pitcher threw wild, the benches cleared to release some Yankee frustration, and New York won big in a battle of two of the American League's best teams.

Dubbed the 'new Didier Drogba', Anderlecht gem Romelu Lukaku has been the subject of a transfer for many clubs across Europe, especially Chelsea.

Germany's banks association Saturday backed government proposals to get private creditors involved in the cost of a second bailout for Athens, although it was not clear if they favored a controversial bond swap.