LEASES (Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating leases
2024	$ 173
2025	145
2026	115
2027	92
2028	69
Thereafter	141
Total lease payments	735
Less: Interest	79
Present value of lease liabilities	656
Finance leases
2024	2
2025	2
2026	2
2027	1
2028	1
Thereafter	0
Total lease payments	8
Less: Interest	$ 1
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other liabilities	Other liabilities
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 7
Total
2024	175
2025	147
2026	117
2027	93
2028	70
Thereafter	141
Total lease payments	743
Less: Interest	80
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 663

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