INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (provision)	$ 59,816	$ (36,126)	$ 8,542	$ (101,288)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	90,445	127,847	158,029	304,258
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related To Federal Income Taxes Statute Of Limitations Expiring To Be Recognized In Subsequent Quarter That Would Income Tax Expense Continuing Operations	88,200		88,200
Effective tax rate (as a percent)		28.00%		33.00%
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)		35.00%		35.00%
Interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits from continuing operations	61,800		58,700
Interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits from discontinued operations	21,200		19,700
Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits	3,600		3,600		133,000
Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits	3,200		3,200		5,100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	374,800		374,800
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related to Federal Income Taxes Statute of Limitations Expiring To Be Recognized In Subsequent Quarter That Would Impact Income Tax Expense Discontinued Operations	175,700		175,700
Unrelated To Federal Income Taxes Statute of Limitations Expiring Unrecognized Tax Benefits To Be Recognized In Subsequent Quarter, Balance Sheet	110,900		110,900
Unrelated to Federal Income Taxes Statute Of Limitations Expiring Unrecognized Tax Benefits To Be Recognized In Subsequent Quarter, Non-Current Deferred Tax Asset	100,100		100,100
Total unrecognized tax benefits including interest	37,200		37,200		408,800
Unrecognized tax benefit, if recognized would reduce income tax expense for continuing operations	32,400		32,400
Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrelated To The Federal Income Taxes Statute Of Limitations Expiring Reasonably Possible Within Twelve Months Of The Current Reporting Period	11,600		11,600
Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrelated To The Federal Income Taxes Statute Of Limitations Expiring Reasonably Possible Within Twelve Months Of The Current Reporting Period, Income Tax Provision	$ 8,200		$ 8,200