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OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Financial Instruments, Owned, Principal Investments, at Fair Value | $ 18 | $ 48 |
In-store displays, net | 42 | 56 |
Deferred tax assets (Note S) | 68 | 184 |
Other | 29 | 22 |
Total | $ 157 | 310 |
Amortization period of in-store displays, minimum | 3 years |  |
Amortization period of in-store displays, maximum | 5 years |  |
Amortization expense related to in-store displays | $ 25 | 20 | $ 15
Cash spent for in-store displays | $ 11 | $ 43 | $ 30

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