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Note 16 - Leases - Schedule of Lessee's Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Operating leases |  | $ 1,787 | $ 1,610
Total leased assets |  | 2,153 | 1,980
Operating, liabilities |  | 1,429 | 1,283
Total lease liabilities |  | 2,095 | 2,053
Properties, Net [Member] |  |  |
Finance leases | [1] | 366 | 370
Accounts payable and Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |  |
Operating, liabilities |  | 330 | 321
Debt Due Within One Year [Member] |  |  |
Finance, liabilities |  | 92 | 109
Debt Due After One Year [Member] |  |  |
Finance, liabilities |  | $ 244 | $ 340
[1] | Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $687 million and $737 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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