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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, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Information About Liberty's Operating Segments        
Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA $ 392 $ 379 $ 1,058 $ 1,003
Stock-based compensation (53) (52) (151) (141)
Depreciation and amortization (90) (79) (272) (237)
Interest expense (70) (39) (185) (78)
Dividend and interest income 6 12 22 37
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (6) (8) (53) (12)
Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net (15) 64 (55) 222
Gains (losses) on transactions, net (1)   1 7,481
Other, net (13) (67) (69) (73)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 150 $ 210 $ 296 $ 8,202