Restructuring Programs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 27	$ 115
Expected restructuring charges	35
Dow Jones [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Lease termination charges	26
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities, current	31
Other Non-current Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities, non-current	6
Newspaper Businesses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 23	$ 112