INCOME TAXES (Components of Income from Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes
Domestic	$ 2,994,856	$ 2,786,866	$ 2,770,485
International	9,894	11,789	11,429
Income before income taxes	$ 3,004,750	$ 2,798,655	$ 2,781,914