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Amount of gain (loss) from deconsolidation of subsidiary and derecognition of group of assets constituting transfer of business or nonprofit activity, excluding conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights and transfer of good or service in contract with customer.

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Amount of cash outflow for cost from early extinguishment and prepayment of debt. Includes, but is not limited to, third-party cost, premium paid, and other fee paid to lender directly for debt extinguishment or debt prepayment. Excludes accrued interest.

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Other (Income) Expense - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Other (Income) Expense - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Assets (liabilities) transferred to joint venture	$ 6,000,000
Fair value of equity investment	292,000,000
Gain (loss) on investments	$ 286,000,000	$ 287,000,000	$ 0	$ 273,000,000	$ 0
Professional fees		(1,000,000)		13,000,000
Other (Income) Expense		(253,000,000)	30,000,000	(171,000,000)	54,000,000
Insurance deductible		$ 2,000,000	$ 12,000,000	12,000,000	12,000,000
7% Senior Notes Due 2022 \| Senior Notes
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Payment for debt extinguishment or debt prepayment cost					$ 25,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 700,000,000
Interest rate, stated percentage						7.00%
Accounting Standards Update, Pension and Postretirement Benefits Cost \| Restatement Adjustment
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (Income) Expense				$ 9,000,000