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If Carl Manlan had $2 billion, he'd invest in building a cocoa plant in Ghana to create jobs.

Why Africans are breathing a quiet sigh of relief in the wake of the scandal. And one man's dream of what he would do with $2 billion. It involves cocoa.

America should listen to more Manilla Road.

10 Favorite Metal Albums Of 2013

Manilla Road and Carcass kept the young'uns on their toes while SubRosa made metal gorgeous.

The Rev. William McKissic whose resolution to condemn white supremacy was passed at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on Wednesday in Phoenix.

Southern Baptist Convention Votes To Condemn White Supremacy

Members of the denomination criticized an earlier decision not to vote on the resolution while condemnations of gambling and Planned Parenthood were considered and approved.

NYPD officers try to separate counter-protesters and activists rallying for the "March Against Sharia" on Saturday in New York City.

'Anti-Sharia' Marchers Met With Counter-Protests Around The Country

"March Against Sharia" participants said the Islamic moral code is a threat to U.S. society and women's rights. Counter-protesters accused them of racism and Islamophobia.

Denise Zamora, organizer of Saturday's "March Against Sharia" in San Bernardino, the site of the city's 2015 shooting.

'March Against Sharia' Planned Across The U.S.

Saturday's nationwide "March Against Sharia," sponsored by a group known for aggressively criticizing Islam, has in recent days become a rallying cause for right-wing extremists.

Rock shrimp from Florida used to be considered too hard-shelled to be worthwhile as commercial seafood. A custom-made machine to crack and split them has made the sweet crustaceans a favorite for Orlando chef Jessica Tantalo, who prepared them as part of Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans.

Can 'Slow Fish' Help Save America's Small-Scale Fishermen?

An event in New Orleans this weekend highlighted the wealth of seafood the Americas have to offer — and the endangered state of the small fishers who catch it.

The Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS), docked on the Greek island of Samos, carries out rescues in the Aegean Sea. Christopher Catrambone, an American businessman, and his Italian wife, Regina, started the Malta-based private rescue service in 2014.

Despite Aegean Rescuers' Best Efforts, Not All Migrants Are Saved

A ship with a multinational crew patrols the waters between Turkey and Greece to protect migrants' lives. They don't always succeed. "We can hear them screaming before we see them," says a volunteer.

(Some Of) Our Favorite Visual Stories of 2016

From photography, illustration and video to data visualizations and immersive experiences, visuals are an important part of our storytelling at NPR. Here's a selection of our favorites from 2016.

Seleka fighters pose for a photograph in Bossangoa, Central African Republic, on Nov. 25. The landlocked country has been gripped by violence since the mainly Muslim rebels seized power in the majority Christian country in March.

Violence Escalates In Central African Republic; U.N. OKs Troops

Amid growing fears of a potential genocide, the U.N. has approved military intervention in the former French colony.

Photographer Robin Hammond traveled the world and gathered stories and photos from LGBT people who live in countries where their love is illegal.

When Falling In Love Can Put Your Life In Danger

Photographer Robin Hammond has started "Where Love Is Illegal," an online haven for LGBT couples to share their stories.

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