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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Revenue $ 2,196 $ 2,133 $ 6,875 $ 6,537
Gross Profit 789 769 2,514 2,398
Selling, general and administrative expenses (213) (185) (693) (604)
Operating income (loss) 189 224 737 725
Interest expense (111) (105) (324) (326)
Other income (expense), net (2) (9) 31 12
Income tax expense 15 (56) (155) (186)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (26) 25 328 283
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 (32) 0 378
Net earnings (loss) (26) (7) 328 661
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (15) (12) (44) (34)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders (41) (19) 284 627
Expedia [Member]
       
Revenue 1,199 1,021    
Cost of revenue (243) (207) 673 578
Gross Profit 956 814 2,382 2,084
Selling, general and administrative expenses (717) (585) 1,925 1,660
Amortization (10) (5) 22 17
Restructuring charges and other (2) (15) 5 19
Operating income (loss) 227 209 430 388
Interest expense (22) (23) 65 68
Other income (expense), net (2) 17 0 13
Income tax expense (36) (31) 70 67
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 167 172 295 266
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 2 39 (22) 138
Net earnings (loss) 169 211 273 404
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 (1) 0 2
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders $ 171 $ 210 $ 273 $ 402