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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations (in percent) | 31.00% | 26.00%
Discrete tax benefit | $ 20 |
Tax benefit associated with restructuring |  | $ 4
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, global realignment plan |  | $ 12

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