With a landslide victory in an election without real competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin secures another term in power. And, following a downturn during the pandemic, marriage rates in the U.S. are on the rise. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 18, 2024. Vladimir Putin wins Russian election, remains in power for six more years Vladimir Putin is celebrating a landslide victory in Russia’s presidential election, securing another six years in office that will have him surpassing Josef Stalin as the country’s longest-serving modern leader. The Kremlin announced that Putin won 87% of the vote,…