Subsequent Event (Details) (New England Media Group [Member], Subsequent Event [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
Oct. 24, 2013
New England Media Group [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Loss on sale	$ 70
Net after-tax proceeds from sale	75
Pre-tax gain, remeasurement and curtailment of postretirement benefits	$ 50

Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expected Remeasurement and Curtailment Gain (Loss)

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