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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 740

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-Section 50

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Income Taxes - Newsday and Chicago Cubs Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Jul. 29, 2008	Oct. 27, 2009
Newsday LLC
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in common stock by third party		97.00%
Ownership percentage in common stock		3.00%
Deferred tax liability	$ 106
New Cubs LLC
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in common stock by third party			95.00%
Ownership percentage in common stock			5.00%
Deferred tax liability	171
Tax Year 2008 \| Newsday LLC
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated federal income taxes before interest and penalties	190
IRS, accuracy-related penalty	38
IRS, accuracy-related interest	32
Tax Year 2008 \| Newsday LLC \| State and Local Jurisdiction
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated state income taxes before interest and penalties	31
Tax Year 2009 \| New Cubs LLC
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated state income taxes before interest and penalties	$ 225