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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY. (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |
Common shares authorized for future repurchase (shares) | 15,183,779 |  |
Restricted stockholders' equity | $ 142 |  |
Regular cash dividend [Member] |  |  |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash dividends declared per share | $ 2.28 | $ 2.16 | $ 2.08
Special cash dividend [Member] |  |  |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash dividends declared per share |  |  | 2
Cash dividends paid per share |  |  | $ 2

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