Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

EQUITY (Narrative) (Details)

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EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Common stock issued 3,500 1,400 1,600  
Shares available for future grants (in shares) 25,800      
Stock Options [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock options currently granted 14,239 16,283 16,309 16,999
Restricted Stock [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Restricted and deferred stock awards 1,607 1,080 861 1,171
Market Based Stock Award [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Restricted and deferred stock awards 2,500 0