INCOME TAXES (Components Of Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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INCOME TAXES [Abstract] | |||
Domestic | $ 513,721 | $ 293,547 | $ 264,473 |
Foreign | 33,536 | 34,310 | 34,365 |
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 547,257 | $ 327,857 | $ 298,838 |