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INCOME TAXES Income Taxes - Schedule of Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 390 | $ 409 | $ 836
Change in valuation allowance | 14 |  |
Balance at end of year | 396 | 390 | 409
Included in income tax expense (benefit) |  |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in valuation allowance | 6 | (19) | (82)
Increase (decrease) from acquisitions |  |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in valuation allowance | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (345)

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