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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Effective tax rates (as a percent) | 115.60% | 32.20% | (40.00%) | 9.80%
Deferred tax benefit on impairment charge |  |  |  | $ 125.5

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