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Investments (Equity Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Equity in net (income) losses of investees, net | $ 325 | $ (97) | $ 86
The Weather Channel [Member] |  |  |
Total distribution from investee |  |  | 152
Return of capital from investees |  |  | 128
Goodwill Impairment Loss From Equity Method Investments | 333 |  |
The Weather Channel [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Total distribution from investee |  |  | 152
Return of capital from investees |  |  | 128
Goodwill Impairment Loss From Equity Method Investments | 333 |  |
Hulu [Member] |  |  |
Capital contribution agreement |  |  | 247
Equity in net (income) losses of investees, net | 106 | 20 | 142
Hulu [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Capital contribution agreement |  |  | 247
Equity in net (income) losses of investees, net | $ 106 | $ 20 | 142
Houston Regional Sports Cable Network [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill Impairment Loss From Equity Method Investments |  |  | 249
Houston Regional Sports Cable Network [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill Impairment Loss From Equity Method Investments |  |  | $ 249

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