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Debt (Fair Value) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Fair value of long-term debt $ 5.03us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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$ 5.85us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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Convertible Debt | Cash Convertible Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Fair value of long-term debt $ 2.42us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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$ 1.88us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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