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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, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA $ 497   $ 393   $ 1,605 $ 1,266
Stock-based compensation (38)   (18)   (124) (53)
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment (19) 19 39 39 19 39
Depreciation and amortization (235)   (147)   (702) (437)
Interest expense (87)   (111)   (288) (324)
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates 29   43   25 89
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net 15   (160)   (49) (338)
Gains (losses) on dispositions, net 0   0   (2) 288
Other, net 3   (2)   (50) 31
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 165   $ (41)   $ 396 $ 483