Segment and Related Information, Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| EBITDA: [Abstract] | |||
| Total segment EBITDA | $ 6,611 | $ 7,546 | $ 7,033 |
| Other EBITDA | (9) | (13) | 17 |
| Less: [Abstract] | |||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | (1,064) | (1,047) | (1,019) |
| Interest expense | (322) | (310) | (352) |
| Add: [Abstract] | |||
| Interest income | 17 | 33 | 33 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 5,233 | $ 6,209 | $ 5,712 |
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- Definition Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) not attributed to reportable segments. No definition available.
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- Definition Total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for all reportable segments. No definition available.
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- Definition The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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