INCOME TAXES (Components of Income before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Components of income before income taxes
U.S.	$ 508,316	$ 359,760	$ 143,290
Non-U.S.	178,550	233,067	181,708
Income before income taxes	$ 686,866	$ 592,827	$ 324,998