Financial Information for Tracking Stock Groups - Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions |
3 Months Ended |
9 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |
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| Net earnings (loss) |
$ 261
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$ 169
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$ 461
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$ 738
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| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
228
|
92
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615
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272
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| Stock-based compensation |
85
|
41
|
182
|
109
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| Share of (earnings) loss of affiliates, net |
(155)
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(37)
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(167)
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(43)
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| Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net |
(18)
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(7)
|
43
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33
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| Noncash interest expense (benefit) |
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9
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9
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| Losses (gains) on dilution of investment in affiliate |
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(4)
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2
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| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) |
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286
|
407
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| Other, net |
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46
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24
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| Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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| Current and other assets |
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5
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(29)
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| Payables and other current liabilities |
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(163)
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129
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| Net cash provided (used) by operating activities |
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1,313
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1,651
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| Cash flows from investing activities: |
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| Net cash paid for the acquisition of Formula 1 |
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(1,647)
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| Cash proceeds from sale of investments |
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20
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61
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