Restructuring - Pre-tax Net Charges Related to November 2020 Restructuring Initiative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accelerated depreciation charges	$ 6,300		$ 14,700
Asset impairment charges	8,412	$ 4,766	106,197	$ 258,652
2020 Restructuring Initiative
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accelerated depreciation charges	6,291		14,676
Asset impairment charges	7,391		7,391
Employee separation, continuity and other benefit-related costs	53,647		53,647
Restructuring costs and asset impairment charges	$ 67,329		$ 75,714

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