Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Transfer of redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 1,275

Conversion of Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest held outside of stockholders' equity to non-controlling interest after elimination of redemption feature.

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