Segment Information - Reconciliation of Goodwill and Intangible Assets from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	$ 5,155	$ 4,919
News and Information Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	2,629	2,646
Book Publishing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	972	619
Cable Network Programming [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	1,092	1,181
Digital Real Estate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	88	95
Digital Education [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	374	378
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	$ 0	$ 0