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Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | $ 6,301 | $ 6,807
Less: amount due within one year | 405 | 1
Long-term debt, excluding amount due within one year | 5,896 | 6,806
5.72% Notes, due 2019 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 0 | 500
1.63% Convertible Notes, due 2019 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 403 | 403
6.150% Notes, due 2020 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 1,000 | 1,000
5.40% Notes, due 2021 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 1,250 | 1,250
5.87% Notes, due 2022 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 627 | 627
5.125% Notes, due 2024 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 1,250 | 1,250
5.90% Notes, due 2027 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 625 | 625
6.75% Bonds, due 2028 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 300 | 300
5.95% Notes due 2037 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 625 | 625
Iowa Finance Authority Loan, due 2042 (4.75%) |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | 250 | 250
Other |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Other | $ (29) | $ (23)

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