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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Net earnings (loss) $ (26) $ (7) $ 328 $ 661
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 35 (65) (1) 5
Share of other comprehensive earnings of equity affiliates 1 (4) 0 0
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) from discontinued operations 0 (8) 0 (26)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) 36 (77) (1) (21)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) 10 (84) 327 640
Less comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests 18 16 41 38
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders (8) (100) 286 602
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
       
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:        
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders   (110)   179
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
       
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:        
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders   60   173
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
       
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:        
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders (17) (50) 277 250
Liberty Interactive [Member]
       
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:        
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 57   57  
Liberty Ventures [Member]
       
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:        
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders $ (48)   $ (48)