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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA To Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA To Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Information About Liberty's Operating Segments        
Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA $ 481 $ 495 $ 918 $ 932
Stock-based compensation (21) (24) (37) (55)
Depreciation and amortization (206) (221) (414) (438)
Operating Income (Loss) 254 250 467 439
Interest expense (89) (92) (179) (185)
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (9) (2) (36) 1
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net 116 343 817 336
Other, net (7) 100 (6) 138
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ 265 $ 599 $ 1,063 $ 729