You can turn a gap in your resume into an advantage in your career. In our series with LinkedIn called Work in Progress, we look at how re-entering the job market after taking months or even years off to care for a parent or raise a family can be stressful. A recent study shows companies are now okay about interviewing job seekers who’ve been out of the workforce for as long as two years. LinkedIn senior editor-at-large Jessi Hempel joins “CBS This Morning” to discusssing shifting attitudes. Source
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Candidate wins rematch after losing 2017 race when names were drawn from bowl
Democrat Shelly Simonds beat Republican Delegate David Yancey two years after their contest was so close it was settled with a drawing Source
Feather rents and swaps furniture for your changing lifestyle and tastes
The average American moves more than 11 times. Subscription-based furniture rental startup Feather aims to follow customers along the way with alternatives to purchasing cheap, disposable furniture with each move. Source
Gerardo Parra on how “Baby Shark” became the Nationals’ anthem
The Washington Nationals made history when they won their first World Series last week. Outfielder Gerardo Parra helped turn things around for the Nationals when he joined the team in May. But he may be remembered more for giving the team a new anthem, “Baby Shark.” Parra joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how it became his walk-up song and whether he wants to stay with the Nationals. Source
Minnesota youth find healing from trauma through the arts
One in six children and teenagers, ages 6 to 17, experience a mental health disorder every year in the U.S. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between ages 10 to 34. Jericka Duncan spoke to young people at a summit committed to stopping the stigma surrounding mental health. Source
Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed while campaigning in Hong Kong
Junius Ho has become a target of anger for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, and tension is high ahead of a looming vote Source
SoftBank founder sorry about WeWork investment
Masayoshi Son said he has regrets about his investment decision, but still believes WeWork has a future Source
Could new evidence save Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed?
A death row inmate in Texas faces execution in two weeks, unless he persuades the governor to intervene. Rodney Reed was found guilty in the 1996 rape and murder of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. But his attorney claims new witness statements and forensic evidence clear Reed. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Pregnancy marketing scheme targeting women – even if they’re not pregnant
An unusual marketing scheme targeting women nationwide congratulates them on their pregnancies – even if they are not pregnant. The Better Business Bureau said it’s received more than 95 reports of what it calls a “questionable marketing scheme.” Anna Werner reports. Source
Heavily armed person detained near Mexico ambush that killed 9 Americans
Mexican authorities say they detained a heavily armed person close to where an ambush, which killed nine Americans, took place. His involvement in the attack is unclear. Sources tell CBS News that the victims may have been targeted by a drug cartel. Mark Strassmann reports. Source