COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 1,900	$ 1,900	$ 5,600	$ 5,600
Noncontrolling Interest – Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries	$ 155,568		$ 155,568		$ 155,568