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WASHIGNTON (RNS) Atheist lawyer Michael Newdow said Tuesday (May 11) he plans to appeal a court decision that said his bid to halt prayers and the words "so help me God" in presidential inaugurations are now moot. "We will be petitioning for a rehearing," said Newdow, wh...