INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 5 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Aug. 30, 2012
Assets        
Accrued reserves   $ 31,430 $ 33,156  
Capital loss carryforwards   50 564  
Pension postretirement and deferred compensation   33,581 29,290  
Corporate borrowings   19,127 43,839  
Deferred revenue   154,583 154,155  
Lease liabilities   111,250 97,307  
Capital and financing lease obligations   35,654 37,956  
Alternative minimum tax and other credit carryovers   21,802 19,545  
Charitable contributions   158    
Net operating loss carryforward   228,329 214,770  
Total   635,964 630,582  
Less: Valuation allowance (248,420) (790)    
Total deferred income taxes   635,174 630,582  
Liabilities        
Tangible assets   (113,456) (102,669)  
Intangible assets   (101,725) (89,761)  
Receivables   (5,206) (3,513)  
Investments   (233,005) (227,718)  
Total deferred income taxes   (453,392) (423,661)  
Rollforward of the Company's valuation allowance for deferred tax assets        
Balance at Beginning of Period 232,985   248,420  
Additions Charged (Credited) to Revenues, Costs and Expenses 18,880 790 (265,600)  
Charged (Credited) to Goodwill 195   11,088  
Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts (3,640)   6,092  
Balance at End of Period 248,420 790    
Predecessor        
Assets        
Less: Valuation allowance       (232,985)
Rollforward of the Company's valuation allowance for deferred tax assets        
Balance at Beginning of Period       417,671
Additions Charged (Credited) to Revenues, Costs and Expenses       (20,225)
Charged (Credited) to Goodwill       (164,461)
Balance at End of Period       $ 232,985