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Investments in Equity Securities (Results of ABI Transaction) (Details) - ABI [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024
Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain on partial sale of our investment | $ 165 |  | $ 165
Transaction costs |  | $ (62) | (62)
Total pre-tax gain on ABI Transaction |  |  | $ 103

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